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grandalf; your posting essentially an off topic rant over and over in these threads. That kind of behavior (i.e. a rant agenda) is generally frowned upon here -

by ErrantX 17y ago

grandalf; your posting essentially an off topic rant over and over in these threads. That kind of behavior (i.e. a rant agenda) is generally frowned upon here - you should know that dude! Your not going to get any kindlier ears simply by reposting it every time this topic comes up... It's an impractical suggestion that would be bad for Google and Wikileaks

grandalf 17y ago
Well, I realize it's probably going to have to stop soon, but I've earned lots of karma for posting more widely agreed upon comments, and so I think spending a bit of karma on an important issue is worthwhile. A few others have since started to pick up on the idea, so I think I can retire from this particular thing.
- ErrantX 17y ago
  Im confused by your logic :) are you seriously suggesting that you think Google hosting a Wikileaks server is a good idea (for anyone)? Or are you just "trolling" anti-google sentiment? Regardless of karma you have to "spend" neither of those are appropriate behavior (on these threads).
  - grandalf 17y ago
    Well I'm glad you feel entitled to be the moral police officer of HN :) I should remark that I feel my comment is witty and appropriate and happens to employ a useful bite of sarcasm/satire to the issue. Furthermore, I don't think that posting a comment that you deem inappropriate constitutes inappropriate "behavior". The comments have clearly received lots of upvotes as well, but have ended up a few points negative after a few days. I am far from anti-google. In fact Google is one of my favorite companies, but its one vice is its tremendous willingness to get involved in politics (first Eric Schmidt's schmoozing with politicians and now Sergey's neoconservative anti-China posturing). Wikileaks occupies the uncomfortable space of being a subversive element right in Google's back yard. And, as much fun as it is to throw stones at China, there are still important issues of censorship and corruption right here in the US that could use exposure. The worst aspect of politics, by the way, is the way it leads people toward an "us vs them" view. Google's approach on China reinforces this. Being anti-China is the new livestrong bracelet, and it's dangerous to our society and will result in war.

by ErrantX 17y ago

grandalf 17y ago

Well, I realize it's probably going to have to stop soon, but I've earned lots of karma for posting more widely agreed upon comments, and so I think spending a bit of karma on an important issue is worthwhile. A few others have since started to pick up on the idea, so I think I can retire from this particular thing.

ErrantX 17y ago
Im confused by your logic :) are you seriously suggesting that you think Google hosting a Wikileaks server is a good idea (for anyone)? Or are you just "trolling" anti-google sentiment? Regardless of karma you have to "spend" neither of those are appropriate behavior (on these threads).
- grandalf 17y ago
  Well I'm glad you feel entitled to be the moral police officer of HN :) I should remark that I feel my comment is witty and appropriate and happens to employ a useful bite of sarcasm/satire to the issue. Furthermore, I don't think that posting a comment that you deem inappropriate constitutes inappropriate "behavior". The comments have clearly received lots of upvotes as well, but have ended up a few points negative after a few days. I am far from anti-google. In fact Google is one of my favorite companies, but its one vice is its tremendous willingness to get involved in politics (first Eric Schmidt's schmoozing with politicians and now Sergey's neoconservative anti-China posturing). Wikileaks occupies the uncomfortable space of being a subversive element right in Google's back yard. And, as much fun as it is to throw stones at China, there are still important issues of censorship and corruption right here in the US that could use exposure. The worst aspect of politics, by the way, is the way it leads people toward an "us vs them" view. Google's approach on China reinforces this. Being anti-China is the new livestrong bracelet, and it's dangerous to our society and will result in war.