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Fact check: Why does this website makes you wait for no reason, is it racist to me specifically (I'm asian)

Checked on April 17, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Website loading times and waiting periods are determined by technical factors including device specifications, network conditions, and content complexity [1]. There is no evidence of intentional discrimination or targeted delays based on racial background [2]. The experience of waiting is a common technical occurrence that affects users regardless of their demographic characteristics.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points need to be considered:

  • Web performance naturally varies based on multiple technical factors including geographical location, browser type, and internet connection quality [2]
  • Modern science has established that humans share almost all DNA, and genetic diversity is actually greater within Africa than between continents [3]
  • While algorithmic and technological biases do exist in some systems [4], website loading times are primarily determined by technical infrastructure rather than user characteristics
  • The definition of racist discrimination involves systematic patterns that impair equal participation in society [5], which differs from technical performance variations

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement reflects several misconceptions:

  • It assumes intentionality in a technical process that affects all users similarly
  • It demonstrates how technical issues can be misinterpreted through the lens of personal experience and broader societal concerns about discrimination
  • The statement appears influenced by what experts have identified as a broader pattern of technology-related conspiracy theories [6] [7]
  • It overlooks the fundamental technical nature of web performance in favor of a personal interpretation

The perception of targeted discrimination in this case appears to be an example of how technical issues can be misinterpreted through the lens of personal experience and broader societal concerns about discrimination.

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