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/r/linux has been full of arguments about this recently. The moderation team claims that many of the people arguing against the CoC appear to be new to /r/linu
by nalllar 8y ago
/r/linux has been full of arguments about this recently.
The moderation team claims that many of the people arguing against the CoC appear to be new to /r/linux.
> We have noticed a large influx of accounts this past week that have never commented or posted in /r/Linux before. We have also seen a large number of accounts being created just to comment on these posts.
~ /u/Kruug
From https://aa.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/9i43t9/dont_worry_there_wont_be_anything_like_that/e6i66jp/ https://aa.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/9i43t9/dont_worry_the...
- pjc50 8y agoYes, the problem is there's a significant ""pro-abuse"" movement around who are willing to turn up anywhere these issues are discussed despite not having any previous involvement with the community and argue that they need to be continued to drive away marginalised people and anyone who doesn't have an extremely thick skin. (Not directed at anyone specific, but I notice some green text in this thread too)
- ThrowawayR2 8y ago> ...there's a significant "pro-abuse" movement around who are willing to turn up anywhere these issues are discussed... Ah, the classic "Anyone who disagrees with my beliefs is a 'pro-abuser'" argument. Very persuasive.
- xolorg 8y agoThrowaway accounts for normal contributors out of fear of backlash