Possibly reflective of a wider issue in EA/rationalist spaces where the two are often not very clearly delineated. In that sense EA is more like hobby/fandom communities than professional ones.
In my opinion, the more money (or other resources, or power) flows through someone’s hands, the less excuse that person has for saying “hey, this is just a hobby, we do not want the boring professional norms”.
Hobby is when you do it in your free time, and if someone does not respect your boundaries, you can easily find a different hobby. If it is your only or major source of income, when denying “consent” might mean losing your income, it is de facto a job.
And if someone believes that the people in positions of power who get lots of “consent” from their underlings are evaluating this situation impartially… I may have a bridge to sell you.
Possibly reflective of a wider issue in EA/rationalist spaces where the two are often not very clearly delineated. In that sense EA is more like hobby/fandom communities than professional ones.
In my opinion, the more money (or other resources, or power) flows through someone’s hands, the less excuse that person has for saying “hey, this is just a hobby, we do not want the boring professional norms”.
Hobby is when you do it in your free time, and if someone does not respect your boundaries, you can easily find a different hobby. If it is your only or major source of income, when denying “consent” might mean losing your income, it is de facto a job.
And if someone believes that the people in positions of power who get lots of “consent” from their underlings are evaluating this situation impartially… I may have a bridge to sell you.
This is an interesting point. And the pitfalls become obvious when put in that context.