[delphinius81]

The problem with a), is that often women aren't allowed to compete on merit, or they have to perform twice as hard, twice as often as a male colleague in order to prove it "wasn't some fluke."

Also, who decides on "merit" and "ability?" Most real-world problems are not math equations with clear answers. In that case, a homogeneous group is going to decide that merit is based on their group's definition. A diverse group will create a broader definition that accounts for a wider array of ideas and approaches.

[peak_body_yo]

> The problem with a), is that often women aren't allowed to compete on merit, or they have to perform twice as hard, twice as often as a male colleague in order to prove it "wasn't some fluke."

I've seen these arguments rehashed over and over by the very same people who overly critcized the manifesto.

Yet I have never seen any argument or document written as well as the manifesto supporting these arguments.

[EduardoBautista]

What do you mean by diverse? Gender? Skin color? Or actually bringing new perspectives and opinions?

Diversity in tech has essentially become people who look different but think the same way.