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I've also noticed a huge spike in really hardcore anti-capitalism comments. I'm all for UBI and adding other strong social safety net features, but I'm seeing m

by ericd 9y ago

I've also noticed a huge spike in really hardcore anti-capitalism comments. I'm all for UBI and adding other strong social safety net features, but I'm seeing more anger/revolutionary sentiment. Maybe it's just a reflection of a shift in population sentiment, but it seems almost like we're getting brigaded by some group.

dang 9y ago
I haven't seen signs that it's brigading, and since the same trends are showing up everywhere else, I think the default hypothesis is more likely: it's a macro change in social sentiment or segments thereof. HN isn't immune from any of that.
- ericd 9y ago
  Thanks for the insight!