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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the constructor’s note: “ Thrilled to have my first Sunday puzzle in The Times! This grid features one of my favorite open middles that I’ve made as it pulls from a variety of subject areas. I had originally tried to make it work in a 15x15 grid but then decided to expand the grid out to a Sunday-size puzzle with a fun whirlpool shape. Hope you enjoy!”

I believe him. He saw a whirlpool. Not everyone sees swastikas everywhere.[/quote]

... which is why diversity matters. because "not everyone" sees it - but every single jewish person does.
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I mean, does a team of diverse people have to review every crossword puzzle layout? That seems crazy to me. [/quote]

Jesus, are we this into DEI and you still think that's what this means?

No, you don't need a diversity team "reviewing" every crossword. What diversity means is that there is someone on the whole team that works on this puzzle before it goes into print, who says: hey, guys, has anyone noticed that this looks like a swastika?

It means that YOUR instincts - which tells you that who cares, NBD - aren't the ONLY ones represented on a team. There are other people who see things and are aware of sensitivities that you, for whatever reason, are not. It saves the NY Times having to say that they didn't intentionally print a swastika, because someone who is more thoughtful about swastikas, has already been able to flag this thing.[/quote]

Are you even Jewish? Or are you one of those SJW types who is constantly looking for offense, ready to rush in and cancel someone over the slightest perceived infraction? I’m Jewish, and I think this whole thing is a tempest in a teapot. I don’t need people fussing over non-events like this in order to support me. [/quote]

I am Jewish, and no I am not always looking to be offended. In fact I am not even offended by this - just pretty shocked that no one at the Times who was involved with the publication process saw this and realized what it looked like. I don't think it was intentional. I think it was incredibly stupid and should have been noticed before it went to print. They did not need to print a puzzle that looks like a gd swastika.

Are you trying to gatekeep who is allowed to have an opinion about this?[/quote]

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