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On reddit, it looks like someone had some data which calculated that the number of toxic comments on SO is about 1%. That sounds about right to me. But even 1%
by kangnkodos 9y ago
On reddit, it looks like someone had some data which calculated that the number of toxic comments on SO is about 1%. That sounds about right to me.
But even 1% toxic comments correctly still makes it a toxic wasteland to the people who have been on the receiving end of those toxic comments, and to those who don't enjoy seeing others treated like that.
- kangnkodos 9y agoI mean imagine that you had a job where you were constantly having short conversations with people from all over your company. I'm your boss, and I call you into a meeting to let you know that you are on the edge of being fired because of your toxic comments. Some of your conversations have resulted in coworkers crying and going home early. But I'm willing to give you one more chance. In the meeting you tell me, "Hey, relax. It's not true that 10% of my conversations have resulted in coworkers going home early. I can prove that it only happens in 1% of my conversations. And 1% is fine, so get off my back." I would tell you to just pack your desk right now.