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• glitchc 8y ago
  Would you assume I'm right-wing if I do not use politically correct terminology? Will slowing down change my world-view or simply the language I use to express it?
  • stephengillie 8y ago
    It wasn't directed at your post, sorry. It's the rate-limit response HN gives - users who are "slow-banned" see it on posting more than 1 post every 5 minutes. Another form of censorship, as others can post when you cannot. As to your specific points: > Would you assume I'm right-wing if I do not use politically correct terminology? Frankly, yes. Politically correct speech appears to be today's shibboleth[0]. > Will slowing down change my world-view or simply the language I use to express it? Slowing down a poster will reduce their ability to express their viewpoint, diluting it among other posters. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibboleth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibboleth
  • JackCh 8y ago
    I think you misread that post. He was quoting HN's forced cooldown that's imposed if the system thinks you're in some sort of heated flamewar. I assume he means to suggest this is a form of soft censorship tied into the internet points system (which is to say, it seems like he's agreeing with you.)
    • glitchc 8y ago
      Oh I see. Did not realize, thank you for pointing that out. I was merely trying to have a philosophical discussion by taking a controversial viewpoint.
  • s73v3r_ 8y ago
    "Would you assume I'm right-wing if I do not use politically correct terminology?" I would, because it implies that your desire to not change how you speak is more important to you than making others feel comfortable.