As those of us who aren't guys keep telling the rest of y'all...

I believe this is evidence of the stalemate and culture clash as I was writing about earlier.

We believe the best results come from combining different perspectives and uniting them with shared values and mission. We believe in and encourage diversity on any axis that remains consistent with our mission, principles and values.

We abide by the spirit of the truth, not merely its letter; we do not hide falsehoods in language that is technically true or otherwise misleading.

These are from your site. Who defines truth? In this case - HR does.

This is a reason I would not be welcomed at Oxide because my truths (obscene and archaic as they are) would conflict with the local culture despite living two zip codes away.

We treat others with dignity, be they colleague, customer, community or competitor.

and and that a good sense of humor is essential for humility

To some people in the US - 'guys' is gender neutral. This is not respected by them (you) leading them (you) to point out the unintended gendering. There was not intention and there was no gendering. The good will is lost because the respect is not bi-directional. Language-fluid people exist and their diversity brings color and humor to non-binary phrases.

If it's of any solace, the feeling is almost assuredly mutual: your hypothetical candidate materials at Oxide would likely reveal that you are more interested in picking fights than solving problems. So you would likely not be welcomed at Oxide simply because you wouldn't make the cut -- quite aside from whatever social grievances you may foster.

It's your employees that are needlessly picking fights in this thread, perhaps you should reflect on that.

hi Bryan(1). no fight was picked. your employee corrected a stranger or I would say threw the first punch. we can disagree on that if you want. that said, I could work with them, being kind and professional. I am sad it isn't mutual. could you work or sell to with someone who you disagree with as your values state?

given the opportunity I would still buy and do support 0xide and have since day one.

(1) edited as I misspelled your name