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Absolutely. 9/10 of the comments that I write on HN never see the light of day. And not just on HN, but pretty much every social media platform I engage with.
by scruple 9y ago
Absolutely. 9/10 of the comments that I write on HN never see the light of day. And not just on HN, but pretty much every social media platform I engage with.
I don't feel like I have anything particularly controversial, inflammatory, or offensive to say. But, I so strongly don't want to be perceived that way that I just opt-out most of the time.
- mpweiher 9y ago"Ask your doctor if Fukitol® is right for you" ;-)
- lostPixels 9y agoWhich is a shame because often the most polarized commentary is the only thing left in online discourse. There's obviously a silent majority who isn't either an "alt-right nazi" or a "feminazi" etc. but doesn't speak up because they're afraid of being branded as one.