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by SrslyJosh 4108 days ago
> What you contribute and the quality of what you contribute defines the respect and influence you receive as a result

Except it doesn't. Racism, sexism, personal arrogance, etc. all influence the way that people treat each other. People who feel they are not being treated with respect may never make it to the point of contributing anything, or they may decide it's not worth the emotional burden of dealing with assholes.