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This is an interesting rule in the context of Hacker News. Now that it's not really about hacking any more, it seems like the common trait is that everyone is a
by maxawaytoolong 16y ago
This is an interesting rule in the context of Hacker News. Now that it's not really about hacking any more, it seems like the common trait is that everyone is an asshole.
- mkramlich 16y agoI'd love to see a No Assholes rule on HN. By that I mean if an admin saw a post that was asshole-ish, the poster account would be disabled. It would encourage polite discussion. The current point system mostly encourages point-baiting and groupthink/PC-ness. Internet posting seems to encourage rude behavior, and it's exacerbated when you have a bunch of geek personalities who often lack good social skills.
- maxawaytoolong 16y agoThe problem with that approach is long, drawn out threads filled with phony politeness.