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Oh, no! Pointing out that a corporate power structure is overwhelming white and male is so unfair to those that are white and male.

I used to be this author's editor and that lede is very Wired.

Sad to see this "tone policing" comment is the top-voted comment on this thread.

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I definitely think that it's useful to point out the over-representation of white and male voices in powerful positions (which seems particularly relevant in big media corporations, since it's such a cultural driver), but in this case it's kind of stuck in there without any follow-up or relevant thesis.

But, yeah, it's definitely silly that the top comment is just complaining about that sentence.

Yes, because privileged white guys, right? Would you feel the same if it was a minority instead? Would it even be noteworthy? Could we even have this conversation if it was a cabal of religiously exclusive peoples? That's right, only white guys are privileged, not minorities who have actual legislative privileges. One is evil, the other is supposed to be socially rewarding, but guess what, many see it for what it is; inconsistent dogma for the over-socialized.

To be frank, it's a stupid lede anyway. It's not like people would be surprised that the CxOs for an entrenched, major company like Sony would be highly-paid and white males. It's basically the default assumption for that demographic.

What's more surprising is that no execs from Japan have crossed over to SPE.

This is the sort of trite, self congratulatory "socially conscious" type of comment that is appearing all over the place. What does it have to do with Sony getting hacked? Nothing really. It does reveal the personal sentiments of the author somewhat, and also your own. Did the comment help anybody? I doubt it. Other than stoking resentment what possible purpose could stating that the executives were "overwhelmingly white males" possibly have?

I was under impression that identifying the inequality among upper management at Sony Pictures was at least part of the reason for the early release of that specific document. i.e. that point, was the point and should probably be in the opening of any reporting. Call it a low blow, call it whatever you like, I just don't think any female / non white guy would appreciate how belittling your comments are.

But them I am kind of biased since the whole ghotz debacle. Suck fony and all that. (yes I know this is sony pic, not sony)

I think for "you" is just an easy ride on the wave of the recents news.

Sad to see how easy is for "media" to jump from a trend to another even out of context.

Sad to see once again "you" pointing to "me" while "you/crew" had fun reading gender, ssn numbers, stipends and felt free to report your vision.

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