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Same intention, different approaches, move on to more interesting topics. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14823596 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14

Same intention, different approaches, move on to more interesting topics. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14823596 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14823596

astebbin 9y ago
How is pervasive, compulsive surveillance at all comparable to redirected search queries for extremist content by a private business?
- paradite 9y ago
  They were both intended to counter terrorism and one of them is more effective than the other. I guess a better analogy would be: "How is negotiation comparable to shooting?" "When they were used to free the hostage."
specializeded 9y ago
Always one for facile comparisons between China and developed entities aren’t we paradite? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14763085 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14763085 Your response to me back then seemed in good faith, if a bit naive. This continued trend of blatant propagandizing is a bit worrying though. Perhaps change it up so your work isn’t immediately recognizable? Even sounding the least bit neutral would probably be enough to blend in.
- paradite 9y ago
  Let's focus on meaningful and substantial discussions instead of derailing into personal attacks. Happy to reply if you have anything interesting to say.
  - specializeded 9y ago
    I’d be happy to attack if you had anything worthwhile to dispute. Consider my criticism and one day you might.
- awkwarddaturtle 9y ago
  > Always one for facile comparisons between China and developed entities aren’t we paradite? Why are you attacking him rather than the argument? > Perhaps change it up so your work isn’t immediately recognizable? Even sounding the least bit neutral would probably be enough to blend in. You don't sound very impartial either.
  - specializeded 9y ago
    Because the argument is already being attacked, and I’ve already attacked their previous ones with no change on their part I’m obviously not attempting to be impartial considering I’ve directly called them out by name, but I’m glad you’ve noticed the tone of my comment awkarddaturtle.
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- hnbroseph 9y ago
  'my propaganda is better than your propaganda'

Same intention, different approaches, move on to more interesting topics. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14823596 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14823596

astebbin 9y ago

How is pervasive, compulsive surveillance at all comparable to redirected search queries for extremist content by a private business?

paradite 9y ago
They were both intended to counter terrorism and one of them is more effective than the other. I guess a better analogy would be: "How is negotiation comparable to shooting?" "When they were used to free the hostage."

specializeded 9y ago

Always one for facile comparisons between China and developed entities aren’t we paradite? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14763085 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14763085 Your response to me back then seemed in good faith, if a bit naive. This continued trend of blatant propagandizing is a bit worrying though. Perhaps change it up so your work isn’t immediately recognizable? Even sounding the least bit neutral would probably be enough to blend in.

paradite 9y ago
Let's focus on meaningful and substantial discussions instead of derailing into personal attacks. Happy to reply if you have anything interesting to say.
- specializeded 9y ago
  I’d be happy to attack if you had anything worthwhile to dispute. Consider my criticism and one day you might.
awkwarddaturtle 9y ago
> Always one for facile comparisons between China and developed entities aren’t we paradite? Why are you attacking him rather than the argument? > Perhaps change it up so your work isn’t immediately recognizable? Even sounding the least bit neutral would probably be enough to blend in. You don't sound very impartial either.
- specializeded 9y ago
  Because the argument is already being attacked, and I’ve already attacked their previous ones with no change on their part I’m obviously not attempting to be impartial considering I’ve directly called them out by name, but I’m glad you’ve noticed the tone of my comment awkarddaturtle.
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hnbroseph 9y ago
'my propaganda is better than your propaganda'