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Karen ([personal profile] karen2205) wrote2009-04-18 12:04 am
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Dreamwidth - diversity

I hadn't read Dreamwidth's diversity statement till now and wow, I like it.

I like the commitment and the vision, but more I like the recognition that in the real world, things still go wrong and the commitment to putting things right when they do go wrong. I like that it's been written by people who are good writers (and that's separate from also liking what I assume to be a very deliberate choice of tone and style).

It reminds me very much of Innocent, except a bit more grown up in presentation to users/customers.

Cynically, I wonder how long it'll be before (if it hasn't already happened) companies try to replicate this sort of style of communication with apparent openness about their business practices, without any real commitment to actually being open about business practices or intention to alter practices in response to the feedback they receive.
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[personal profile] barakta 2009-04-19 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I think all anyone can do is their best - and I am impressed with DW teamfolk's bests so far. I like the inclusion for disabled people by design, something so many people just fail to grok.