>positive may not be the best term, but I think we are in agreement otherwise
I didn't think we were in agreement, which was why I commented.
My point was that bias generally has an overall negative effect, even when some biases appear to be positive (as you asserted). If you agree, but simply think that "positive" is not the best term, then I don't understand your original comment:
>Depending on what those biases are it could be a positive or negative effect.
That seemed to be your point, in summary, and I don't know what term you'd substitute for "positive" that would be qualitatively different, while not completely dismantling your premise.
In context of the comment I was initially replying, regarding how Asians are considered a counter example, I think positive is the correct term.
My initial post was strictly to point out the original posters bias towards Asians.
So my point, in context of the original post, is that bias towards Asians give then a higher social standing. Which I do consider a positive when compared to other groups.
Your initial post seemed to be more in general, and I agree that all bias has some negativity to it.
I didn't think we were in agreement, which was why I commented.
My point was that bias generally has an overall negative effect, even when some biases appear to be positive (as you asserted). If you agree, but simply think that "positive" is not the best term, then I don't understand your original comment:
>Depending on what those biases are it could be a positive or negative effect.
That seemed to be your point, in summary, and I don't know what term you'd substitute for "positive" that would be qualitatively different, while not completely dismantling your premise.