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Hmm one of the major relevant cultural values seems to be nepotism, though. Which is common across many cultures and I personally believe it's human nature so I'm not knocking it, per se. I wish I could nepotism too!

So are you recommending that, for example, protestants of German descent begin preferentially funding or buying from people in their in-group? People of anglo descent should start preferring other anglos? Catholics should buy from catholics?

I think the issue is that it's considered okay for some groups to do it while simultaneously being considered EXTREMELY EVIL for other groups to do it.

We can't really recommend that other groups do it with a straight face, they would be instantly shunned and vilified.

EDIT: When I say BUY I mean B2B deals, not consumer level, hence "funding or buying". Sorry for the confusion.

Why the new account? Why not own your opinion? Cultural values are not the point here but if they were I don't think you would have that conversation in good faith and I don't want you to have to make a another new account for your honest arguement.

> Probably because it's their only account, and this story is why they are here.

If this is the case then I do apologize because my comment insinuated a directed malfeasance which would in no way be the case if what your assumption is true.

Probably because it's their only account, and this story is why they are here.

Dude, i'm black and a convicted felon looking for a job right now. Miss me with the pity bullshit.

> You mean they are Jewish

No you, the commenter said what they said. I honestly think this reply merits a ban or at least a warning from moderators

Sadly, I’ve come to expect that 90% of the time someone points out antisemitism, it was not actually antisemitism but rather criticism of the Israeli government and its military. This is so damaging. The word is losing its meaning.

Apparently they are not leading in computer security then.

That is such a primitive refutation. What is next? Blood libel?

The commenter said Israel and not Jews. Israel has a long history of intelligence operations like stealing the nuclear secrets from the US.

BTW, do you want to associate the greatest IP theft in history with Jews?

BTW, I literally meant "Israel" and NOT Jews. I live in Brooklyn! I do not and refuse to conflate the two as much as anyone of any group would like me to. As I am sure you know; in no way are all Jews pro Israel and definitely not pro Israeli government and I honestly feel that any assertion of such is both reductive and foments antisemitism.

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