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[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world -4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I didn't move any goal posts.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism

a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

You are talking about prejudice. It's not the same as racism even though SOME prejudice is based in racism. I have a prejudice based on anecdotal experiences that causes me to avoid Indian names for recruiting unless they are attached to a company I am familiar with and consider a good company.

That's got nothing to do with any beliefs about their race and everything to do with believing that companies seeking to abuse me have a pattern of hiring Indians.

All that said, you mentioned you are Indian. If you feel this is racist still, then I'm sorry because I really don't intend that. I truly have no ill will to you, or any others of your race, but whether that's perceived or not may be a failing on my part somehow whether through poor wording or not being able to see your point of view enough to satisfy you. So i am sorry if this sounded racist. I won't qualify or equivocate anything further since I've endeavored to explain myself to the best of my ability.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Even more white moderate bullshit.

This is why nothing ever changes.

[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm not moderate at all. I'm far left in most opinions. But if you want to be dismissive then w/e.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Human psyche mandates we all believe we're above average. Best of luck, white moderate.

[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago

Lol, ok. Whatever dude.