Thread by @darth_na

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:: Appearance, Perception and Reaction ::

I've waited a bit for things to die down,
but I think it's time for a little chat about diversity, inclusivity and doing the right thing the right way.

(Yes, coming from a 40yo straight white male!)

#Diversity #inclusion
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Now, recently, there was an event promoted ...
... and it was hit with the:
"surprise, white guys"
stick.

The problem is - it wasn't just white guys.
The problem is also - they didn't make that clear.

If you are going to do the right thing,
Do It Right!

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That means you need to push and clearly display and reference minorities and those often under-represented - in all media and promotions.

Front AND Center

What is the point of being inclusive,
and then only displaying the prominent/common demographic?

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This means any billing/listing you promote,
you should not only include them,
but you should be making sure they are prominent!

Don't shove them in the corner.
Don't mention them last.
Don't use smaller images.
Don't obscure them behind text/images.

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Ideally, you want to not only include them,
but reference/position them first, early, top, center etc.
Don't "bury" them!

I say this - because we have reached a point when/where people I know to be cautious, considerate, careful and calm - are seeing things negatively.

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So even if you are being inclusive,
that's Not Enough.

We have to make that extra bit of effort,
and make sure they are properly represented and promoted.

(If you list 2+ people, you only need 1 to be a name! The other should represent an under-represented group.)