Hi,
Run into this today, it’s probably nothing new, but ASF context wise I think
it's worth reading and considering:
http://thebias.com/2017/09/26/how-good-intent-undermines-diversity-and-inclusion
Thanks,
Justin
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That was an interesting read, thanks.
On Mon, Sep 16, 2019 at 05:39, Justin Mclean
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Run into this today, it’s probably nothing new, but ASF context wise I
> think it's worth reading and considering:
>
>
> http://thebias.com/2017/09/26/how-good-intent-undermines-diversity-and-incl
I find this article to be potentially damaging but also potentially valuable.
The "potentially damaging" part is likely because of where I work and what
"assume good intent" means to me as a result. For me it doesn't mean "telling
people to “assume good intent” is a sign that if they come to you
The ASF code of conduct includes another item to balance it, which puts
more responsibility on the sender: "Be careful in the words that we
choose... take responsibility for our own speech"
Both of these are critical in email. It is easy to misjudge intentions, if
not careful. It is also easy to s
On Mon, 16 Sep 2019 at 18:18, Ross Gardler
wrote:
> I find this article to be potentially damaging but also potentially
> valuable. The "potentially damaging" part is likely because of where I work
> and what "assume good intent" means to me as a result. For me it doesn't
> mean "telling people t
No, I didn't say carry on as we are. In fact I quoted the authors conclusion to
highlight how I feel things should change : "create a culture that recognizes
and pushes back against the ways that marginalized people are dehumanized.
Expect people to demonstrate their good intent by treating peop
