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It's a lot like that classical definition of pornography. I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. If a topic gets a lot of downvotes this week, it mea
by DougN7 10y ago
It's a lot like that classical definition of pornography. I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. If a topic gets a lot of downvotes this week, it means it crossed the line for a lot of people. Simple :)
- int_19h 10y ago> I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. See, that right there is a political statement in and of itself.
- fnovd 10y agoIt's a definition that's ripe to be abused. It means topics can be censored and discussion silenced, not for breaking any specific rule, but by possessing too much of some subjective quality.
- davidw 10y agoYou'll just have to trust the moderators then. They're good people. Maybe they'll screw up a bit, but it's not the end of the world. Too much politics, OTOH, could easily lead to this site going down the drain.
- beachstartup 10y agoyeah, and in that case about pornography, censorship was shot down.