Comment by asyncanup
4 years ago
Yes to case-by-case, and in this case, Hacker News being a somewhat representative demographic of the Tech sector, it is rather unfortunate that it lacks the noted diversity.
It's not ok to suggest that the Tech sector, being one of the most important industries for gaining financial independence and making an impact on the world, must remain the white male bastion that it is.
You can’t force demographics. People are going to navigate to and participate in the things that interest them. There’s nothing unfortunate about that.
Maybe you’re really thinking about unnecessary gatekeeping or something? THAT is unfortunate.
But it’s vital to recognize the difference between these concepts. One is immoral, the other is not.