[trosi]

Or the opposite could happen. Bias works in both directions.

[ghostpepper]

As an applicant it might be nice to get unfairly-preferential treatment but at a system level bias in either direction is undesirable

[UI_at_80x24]

haha, I have heard that it does; but my Hunchback of NotreDame looking self would never know! =)

jk, I do benefit from white privilege and with a name as common as John Smith I am sure I pass many other unseen/unknown-to-me hurdles.

[mixmastamyk]

Make sure to have pointy hair if applying for a PHB position.