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I get you are on a troll spree against the political ban but don't you see gay rights, drug right, abortion rights, religion all will effect the future but som

I get you are on a troll spree against the political ban but don't you see gay rights, drug right, abortion rights, religion all will effect the future but some off us really don't want that discussion here constantly. People are sick of everyone bringing up Trump because they can, it's adding nothing to the discussion.

ubernostrum 10y ago
There are a lot of people out there who know that Trump's campaign was founded on promises to harm them and their families. Do you think they get a break from it? Do they get to just take a week off because they're a little bit fatigued from all that "politics"? If they don't get a holiday from it we shouldn't get a holiday from it. That's our responsibility to our fellow humans. Oh, and how convenient -- to do this when he's about to meet with a bunch of SV notables! And to make sure any mention of it is forbidden on HN! Do you think those tech folks going to NY are going to have a nice apolitical holiday?
- grzm 10y ago
  What you're doing on the site today is pretty much textbook trolling. Yes, I understand your argument, but a much more civil and effective way of handling it would be to, say, compile a list of the submissions, argue why each of them is political, and, showing an understanding of the intent of detox week, argue why it's not needed or provide alternatives that would accomplish the same goals. You're throwing a snark tantrum across all submissions on the site makes it very difficult for people to engage with you effectively and with respect, especially as you've argued that the guidelines don't apply to you or your behavior.
  - ubernostrum 10y ago
    Yes, I understand your argument, but a much more civil and effective way Maybe you didn't notice who won the election. "Civility" and "respect" are out of fashion now. But if you think comments explaining why posts violate the "political detox" are "uncivil" or "disrespectful", I don't know what to do for you, and I think the next four years of America are not going to be pleasant for you to live through.

ubernostrum 10y ago

There are a lot of people out there who know that Trump's campaign was founded on promises to harm them and their families. Do you think they get a break from it? Do they get to just take a week off because they're a little bit fatigued from all that "politics"? If they don't get a holiday from it we shouldn't get a holiday from it. That's our responsibility to our fellow humans. Oh, and how convenient -- to do this when he's about to meet with a bunch of SV notables! And to make sure any mention of it is forbidden on HN! Do you think those tech folks going to NY are going to have a nice apolitical holiday?

grzm 10y ago
What you're doing on the site today is pretty much textbook trolling. Yes, I understand your argument, but a much more civil and effective way of handling it would be to, say, compile a list of the submissions, argue why each of them is political, and, showing an understanding of the intent of detox week, argue why it's not needed or provide alternatives that would accomplish the same goals. You're throwing a snark tantrum across all submissions on the site makes it very difficult for people to engage with you effectively and with respect, especially as you've argued that the guidelines don't apply to you or your behavior.
- ubernostrum 10y ago
  Yes, I understand your argument, but a much more civil and effective way Maybe you didn't notice who won the election. "Civility" and "respect" are out of fashion now. But if you think comments explaining why posts violate the "political detox" are "uncivil" or "disrespectful", I don't know what to do for you, and I think the next four years of America are not going to be pleasant for you to live through.