[beingmyself2]

Why not just skip all the weasel words and have a big "WHITE MEN NEED NOT APPLY"? If you are looking to specifically discriminate against white males then say so, I'm sure the potential minority candidate would be much more encouraged to apply knowing that their major competition has been disqualified already.

[mmelaniej]

The revised language is attempting to widen the applicant base.

If you consider that eliminating your chances of getting the job, I would re-evaluate your own application not the job ad.

[beingmyself2]

Then what does it have to do with "diversity"? Why does the author even mention it if the only goal is to get more people to apply? Dropping your experience requirements in a job ad quite obviously would increase number of applicants, why do we need an article for that?