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I used to think feminism was very a sensitive topic, thus untouchable like you describe. It appears not. Most times I've posted skeptical comments against the c
by tajen 11y ago
I used to think feminism was very a sensitive topic, thus untouchable like you describe. It appears not. Most times I've posted skeptical comments against the current form of feminism, I expected to be told off and maybe excluded from HN. I have seen a workmate being fired for such a discussion. In reality, my upvote balance was between 4 and 35 points. It doesn't mean I'm the one who's right, it means it's possible to gain upvotes by echoing part of the people's opinions.
That said, I still feel I'm earning a Godwin point for evoking this topic.
- drzaiusapelord 11y agoBeing critical of feminism on a forum full of young single guys isn't the big contrarian display you seem to think it is. HN and reddit are the only places I see this hyper critical attitude and its generally well accepted. Hell, reddit is famous for its popular "red pill" forum.
- jazzyk 11y agoThe problem with controversial topics (not just this one) is that people who disagree with you are much more likely to down-vote you than the crowd who agrees with you to up-vote you.
- sageikosa 11y agoBad tone, non-sequitors or obvious axe-grinding will get you slammed down on HN more than anything else.