Post: #176

Quote:White male nut jobs outnumber black male nut jobs by far with doing crazy shit with shootings.

Simply not true. Black slayings of whites simply don't make the news, but they far outnumber those of white on black crimes. And its not just because blacks are a smaller percentage of the population.

I think the stat I saw that broke it down showed that if you take a random black man and a random white man the black man is 10 times more likely to have killed a white person than the white person is to have killed a black.

My ex's dad was a police officer. There were tons of gruesome black on white crime he told me about that never got mainstream coverage because of political correctness.

If you want to live your life as a "vicitim in Amerikka" where you just have it o so tough, go right ahead.

If you want to live a great life, then study hard, take advantage of your status as a "minority" because if your a halfway competent black man in your field corporations want you bad. No one will care if you have a white wife either.

If you want a shitty life, talk about how racist whites are and unfairrrrr life is because I'm a "minority". Even though you get special privileges because your ancestor was a slave even though every single person on Earth's ancestor was a slave at some point.

Post: #177

(06-23-2015 09:29 AM)CH-Toronto Wrote:  This guy was beyond hope. Wilkes the food critic who committed suicide a few months back could have used some saving.

Indeed. It seems like he was quite a reasonable and logical guy but just got too down on his situation, and looks to have spent to much time with female foodie friends. If he had a weekend with a solid guy, with some follow up, it could have helped immensely IMO.

Post: #178

"I’m still under the impression that I should teach people how to make weapons of mass destruction in a step by step booklet. Unfortunately, the rules in The United States prohibit me from doing that. I can’t even get a book like that published, because Barnes & Nobles won’t accept it and a place like Urban Outfitters won’t allow it. So I’m practically stuck with a Million dollar idea that could buy my first penthouse"


Jesus Christ. ... and lol.

Post: #179

(07-02-2015 12:37 AM)KorbenDallas Wrote:  

Quote:White male nut jobs outnumber black male nut jobs by far with doing crazy shit with shootings.

Simply not true. Black slayings of whites simply don't make the news, but they far outnumber those of white on black crimes. And its not just because blacks are a smaller percentage of the population.

I think the stat I saw that broke it down showed that if you take a random black man and a random white man the black man is 10 times more likely to have killed a white person than the white person is to have killed a black.

My ex's dad was a police officer. There were tons of gruesome black on white crime he told me about that never got mainstream coverage because of political correctness.

If you want to live your life as a "vicitim in Amerikka" where you just have it o so tough, go right ahead.

If you want to live a great life, then study hard, take advantage of your status as a "minority" because if your a halfway competent black man in your field corporations want you bad. No one will care if you have a white wife either.

If you want a shitty life, talk about how racist whites are and unfairrrrr life is because I'm a "minority". Even though you get special privileges because your ancestor was a slave even though every single person on Earth's ancestor was a slave at some point.

Korben, are you black?

Because some of that is just straight nonsense.

Corporations are looking for a very specific type of black man and most guys don't fit the mold. They see a name like "tyrone" or "Lashawn" and your resume is dumped. I've had a guy say to me that he doesn't hire black people because they carry too much clout politically and he's afraid to be sued if he misteps around his own employees. Meanwhile black dudes are getting shot in the face by the cops and nothing is done about it. So much for my political clout

I have a pretty ethnic name and I know it makes people sometimes second guess me and my abilities. I have (not too seriously) considered doing a name change. I had a friend helping me spruce up my resume at one point and he said that I should consider just going by "John" or something innocuous.

I was joking with a coworker about getting a white wife and having kids and he was like, "seriously though, make sure you give them white names. Just telling you. It will be harder for them if they don't"

Could those dudes be fucked up and racist? Maybe? Or maybe the system is weird. I can't even be mad at them for saying what they said because that is how many prospective employers think about minorities in the workplace.

To act like the western world is some sort of paradise for black men is just as silly as saying it is some evil place constructed to oppress minorities.

Post: #180

(07-02-2015 03:16 AM)Fortis Wrote:  I was joking with a coworker about getting a white wife and having kids and he was like, "seriously though, make sure you give them white names. Just telling you. It will be harder for them if they don't"

Could those dudes be fucked up and racist? Maybe? Or maybe the system is weird. I can't even be mad at them for saying what they said because that is how many prospective employers think about minorities in the workplace.

Some similarities to Germany. They did some test about names and kind of noticed that immigrant names (turkish / arabic) often get not into the interview.
Same resume just different name. Some critics about this because the data sheet wasn't big enough.
Anyway at the end its that a guy that recruit or hire people like to prefer things he is used too. I guess it's natural habit for most of us. Sometimes you are not even aware that you chose something that is similar to you. You just feel more "natural" with it and give the guy that seems like you more credit.

Next thing is that people kind of scared of maybe problems. When you hire someone who seems to be different, how will he interact in the company? Demand he some extra things? And so on and on.

Not to mention that every person / group is part of a bigger image. And when its a negative stereotype it get harder for you in some points.

Post: #181

^ Yeah, I understand that. I don't really care because I am awesome in interviews and such. but it is real and it is an issue. It doesn't get talked about much because it is very difficult to prove that an employer is discriminating against you because of your name. But I have seen it done.

I was talking to my boss once at the company. I was a manager there and she was teaching me how to hire others. She showed me a resume some girl posted to the site. It was a solid resume and I told my boss the woman sounded like she could be a good hire. My boss said, "nope. Look at where she's from and look at her name. She was from a poor neighborhood and had a pretty ghetto name like Laronda or something, but her credentials were rock solid.

Obviously, my boss didn't hire this woman and I didn't raise a stink about it because it was pretty minor, but that is how some hiring managers think. All of them? Nah, but I've heard of this happening a fair bit.

Post: #182

Just aware about Germany but I guess this is the same issue. If you are turkish / arab and your school is in one of the "problem" areas, well mostly they will not hire you. I think its not in every case racism, its just the fear of maybe trouble / problems that are associate with those image of the people.

Something interesting too: Mostly women work at HR and pre-select your application. They found out that the HR boss or the actual boss often don't see all resumes. And that women sort out pretty women because its some hamster spinning competition for them. So when you are a good educated women and good looking, it can be that some HR chick put your resume into the trash even before the boss even see it.

Btw about the strange names, read a book that mothers quit lower education go to more "unique" names. But well I would say a lot of American names sound strange for me^^

Post: #183

(07-02-2015 12:37 AM)KorbenDallas Wrote:  

Quote:White male nut jobs outnumber black male nut jobs by far with doing crazy shit with shootings.

If you want to live your life as a "vicitim in Amerikka" where you just have it o so tough, go right ahead.

If you want to live a great life, then study hard, take advantage of your status as a "minority" because if your a halfway competent black man in your field corporations want you bad. No one will care if you have a white wife either.

If you are black you better be all the way competent in your field if you want corporations to hire you. I specify corporations and firms in the private sector (not government) because ain't shit for free when money is on the line and halfway competent gets you all the way fired(or never hired). Trust me, I know the media will have you believe that just be black with a professional degree and you get hired on the spot, but I assure you it is not like that. All the brothers I know that are successful are very hard working, pay attention to detail, and are extremely competent. All the unsuccessful blacks I know are just like the unsuccessful whites, unsuccessful Southeast Asians (Mindy Kaling's sorry ass medical school dropout brother), and unsuccessful Americans of any shade, they are all halfway competent- and no firm or corporation wants to hire them.

Post: #184

Well said, Atlanta man. There are no free handouts for anyone--especially black men. I hate when people get the impression that we get everything for free. It simply is not the case.

Post: #185

When someone has success I ask, how did he manage it and what can I learn from it. But most turn down in the system and play the victim role. Same with the gender gap. If women are cheaper, companies would hire them like crazy.

The world outside is not a pinky, fancy wonderland that is fair. Life ain't fair. If you want something, better put some work into it, have some talent and a little bit luck too and you will do well.
And even when someone has it more easy because of whatever, well you can't change it, you have to do the best with the things you have...

Post: #186

Of course, but some people act resentful when they think some people have advantages, even if those advantages aren't really there. That is why I replied to korben.

Post: #187

(07-02-2015 04:20 AM)Fortis Wrote:  Of course, but some people act resentful when they think some people have advantages, even if those advantages aren't really there. That is why I replied to korben.

Interestingly enough, this is a recurrent theme on this forum.

Post: #188

Some immigrants told me the same. They get asked if they get money from the government for this and that.
All I know it's a thug life for a white, heterosexual male these days lol

Post: #189

(07-02-2015 04:25 AM)Galahad Wrote:  Some immigrants told me the same. They get asked if they get money from the government for this and that.
All I know it's a thug life for a heterosexual male these days lol

Fixed that for you.

Post: #190

(07-02-2015 03:16 AM)Fortis Wrote:  

(07-02-2015 12:37 AM)KorbenDallas Wrote:  

Quote:White male nut jobs outnumber black male nut jobs by far with doing crazy shit with shootings.

Simply not true. Black slayings of whites simply don't make the news, but they far outnumber those of white on black crimes. And its not just because blacks are a smaller percentage of the population.

I think the stat I saw that broke it down showed that if you take a random black man and a random white man the black man is 10 times more likely to have killed a white person than the white person is to have killed a black.

My ex's dad was a police officer. There were tons of gruesome black on white crime he told me about that never got mainstream coverage because of political correctness.

If you want to live your life as a "vicitim in Amerikka" where you just have it o so tough, go right ahead.

If you want to live a great life, then study hard, take advantage of your status as a "minority" because if your a halfway competent black man in your field corporations want you bad. No one will care if you have a white wife either.

If you want a shitty life, talk about how racist whites are and unfairrrrr life is because I'm a "minority". Even though you get special privileges because your ancestor was a slave even though every single person on Earth's ancestor was a slave at some point.

Korben, are you black?

Because some of that is just straight nonsense.

Corporations are looking for a very specific type of black man and most guys don't fit the mold. They see a name like "tyrone" or "Lashawn" and your resume is dumped. I've had a guy say to me that he doesn't hire black people because they carry too much clout politically and he's afraid to be sued if he misteps around his own employees. Meanwhile black dudes are getting shot in the face by the cops and nothing is done about it. So much for my political clout

I have a pretty ethnic name and I know it makes people sometimes second guess me and my abilities. I have (not too seriously) considered doing a name change. I had a friend helping me spruce up my resume at one point and he said that I should consider just going by "John" or something innocuous.

I was joking with a coworker about getting a white wife and having kids and he was like, "seriously though, make sure you give them white names. Just telling you. It will be harder for them if they don't"

Could those dudes be fucked up and racist? Maybe? Or maybe the system is weird. I can't even be mad at them for saying what they said because that is how many prospective employers think about minorities in the workplace.

To act like the western world is some sort of paradise for black men is just as silly as saying it is some evil place constructed to oppress minorities.

Parents should be careful about giving their kids unusual names. I swear some parents named their kids by tossing a handful of Scrabble tiles in the air and naming them by whatever letters landed face up. Quazir could be the most brilliant guy alive and so polished he makes Denzel Washington look like a hoodrat, but employers' innate prejudices are going to make them toss his resume in the circular file.

Post: #191

To all the guys complaining their names hold them back professionally:

Just change your name. It's not hard.

Post: #192

^ I didn't type that simply to complain about my name. But there are some dudes on this forum who seem to think that black guys get special privileges with no effort when that really isn't the case at all. I can't tell you how many times I walk into an elevator and see women clutch their purses and shit like that. This is before I even open my mouth and I'm not even an intimidating guy in the least.



Unless you're born rich you have to struggle and battle to get what you want in America. I just wanted to clear up a few things.

Post: #193

That names also create an image is nothing new. Mostly you can guess the social background from name and age of a person.

Post: #194

(07-02-2015 08:52 AM)Fortis Wrote:  ^ I didn't type that simply to complain about my name. But there are some dudes on this forum who seem to think that black guys get special privileges with no effort when that really isn't the case at all. I can't tell you how many times I walk into an elevator and see women clutch their purses and shit like that. This is before I even open my mouth and I'm not even an intimidating guy in the least.



Unless you're born rich you have to struggle and battle to get what you want in America. I just wanted to clear up a few things.

For me as a Patent Attorney with a PhD currently finishing my MD I run into people all the time who know of me but have never met me. I have a typically white sounding name so when they realize who I am they are always a little surprised. My mother told me that when she named us she thought about how our names would be received by others and decided not to be exotic and kept it simple.

Post: #195

My name isn't that bad. My name looks French, so it's all good. I also have a European last name so a lot of people think I'm some European guy.

Post: #196

(07-02-2015 03:55 AM)Atlanta Man Wrote:  If you are black you better be all the way competent in your field if you want corporations to hire you. I specify corporations and firms in the private sector (not government) because ain't shit for free when money is on the line and halfway competent gets you all the way fired(or never hired). Trust me, I know the media will have you believe that just be black with a professional degree and you get hired on the spot, but I assure you it is not like that. All the brothers I know that are successful are very hard working, pay attention to detail, and are extremely competent. All the unsuccessful blacks I know are just like the unsuccessful whites, unsuccessful Southeast Asians (Mindy Kaling's sorry ass medical school dropout brother), and unsuccessful Americans of any shade, they are all halfway competent- and no firm or corporation wants to hire them.

The bolded claim definitely does not generalize across the private sector, especially with corporations. For corporations, this is exacerbated as the straightforward result of the principal-agent problem inherent to corporations: Shareholders bear the brunt of long run profit and losses (and thus market valuations), but middle managers and their peons are the ones who make interviewing and hiring decisions, under the Sauron's Eye that is Human Resources.

I've written about this here on this forum before.

Until fairly recently, I worked on Wall Street for a quantitatively-focused team. We used to maintain essentially three separate tracks (literally three separate resume piles) for interviewing/hiring:

1. Blacks, latinos, women.
2. White (Gentile and Jewish) men.
3. South and East Asian men.

In order of preference. And by "we" I mean my former colleagues, since I had long abstained from the hiring process, as contributing to actual institutional racism/sexism (as opposed to the usual usage of "institutional racism/sexism", which can generally be read as "imaginary racism/sexism") made me ill.

This kind of hiring practice was pretty typical across different teams in our firm, and other similar firms on Wall Street. Some may split these into fewer or more "tracks," and/or have slightly different rank orders of preferences, but the commonality is that women are prioritized ahead of men, and blacks and latinos ahead of whites and Asians.

What transpired was certainly much closer to interviewing/hiring any halfway (or not even halfway...) competent black/latino/woman than being "demographic"-blind.

A 3.4 from a Top 60 school would be a near-guarantee for an interview with us and subsequent hiring offer if you're black/latino/a woman ("ooh! we absolutely need to talk to him/her"!). It would get you ignored if you're a white male ("ok... next"). It would get you derided if you're an Asian male ("why did he even bother trying? 3.4 from [school] is borderline retarded.")

Post: #197

^ Damn. That is fucked up.

Post: #198

Atlanta man makes some fair points,

and no I am not black. But my advice is still good.

If you are black, you are better off not complaining about racism, working hard, and developing a high social i.q.

If you are white, you are better off not complaining about affirmative action, working hard, and developing a high social i.q.


I work with a lot of blacks as customers and a few as co-workers. In the past six months my worst experience was with a white woman.

In everyday life I have very little problem with getting along with everybody.



That's why my advice to deboinair was to forget this, "As a black male in racist Amerikkka".

A non-white guy (not sure of his race) in another thread talked recently about how annoying some of these White Nationalists are that have invaded the manosphere. He has a very fair point. Some of the comments on ROK are almost comical in their "Woe is me so I'm a huge racist now".

This is simply the other coin of that. Successful blacks, like Atlanta Man mentioned, don't go around alienating whites by scowling at them all day and writing America with three K's in it, and moaning their entire lives about how that cop mistreated him a couple of times. They let losers wallow in that crap. Same things with whites.



You a white who didn't get a job somewhere because of affirmative action? Boo fucking hoo, go be successful somewhere else and stop wallowing in your pity for yourself. There are places in the world, like China, that extremely value whites. There are things available for you to do that will allow you to succeed, if you take RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOURSELF.



That's my main point. It doesn't matter what happens to you, it is a fucking fact that people who hold themselves accountable and don't blame others do better.

Post: #199

We must have misunderstood eachother then, because I'm all about accountability. Life is hard for everyone so do what you can and use what you have to make it easier.

Even if we experience some small advantages from the government, blacks have a history of being preyed upon by the powers that be, that's all I'm saying. The world is a far differebt place for black men on a social front.

But I'm all for men of all colours working hard. I am thr first college grad in my immediate family and ive traveled far more extensively than most of my family so I'm not the sort of black man who walks around mad at everyone for my failures.

Post: #200

"blacks have a history of being preyed upon by the powers that be."

humans have a history of being preyed upon by the powers that be.

Fixed. Who had it better, a regular guy in Russia born in 1970 or a black guy born in 1970 America? Well, the Russian did, most likely anyway, if you have any knowledge of Russia in the 90's and the soul crushing experience of communism.

What about the northern chinese kindgom that was genocided by the mongols? Why don't we talk about the "unique history of oppression" suffered by them?

Millions of whites were enslaved by Muslims. Hundreds of thousands of Whites were slaughtered by Mugabe.


The trope that blacks have a unique history of oppression is simply not true.
The human condition is a unique history of oppression.


If it gives you more drive to believe that, then go ahead. But the historical record disagrees with you.

I'm simply tired of the victim Olympics.