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It's not really a discussion when everyone on HN thinks the same way politically. There's no point to have political discussions here. If you're not on the libe
by s_y_n_t_a_x 8y ago
It's not really a discussion when everyone on HN thinks the same way politically. There's no point to have political discussions here. If you're not on the liberal train, you get downvoted to oblivion, or flagged. It's just not worth it, noone replying or reading actually wants your perspective, they just want their turn to say their talking point based on some keywords in your comment. That's why I deleted my comments and that's why this is my last political discussion on here.
- preommr 8y agoThis is a really good way to shutdown any kind of conversation ever. Yes there are going to be people that regurgitate their talking points without wanting to listen. But you don't have to respond to them. If you really have an idea that stand on it's own merits, then it shouldn't matter if it's unpopular unless what you're really seeking is validation from your own camp that agree with you overall, but might nitpick on some small details.
- fzeroracer 8y agoI've had my comments downvoted and flagged in the past. I stand by every single one of them and don't hide behind my opinions being downvoted as an excuse to destroy the rest of the discussion. Otherwise editing and hiding your posts does nothing but make the rest of the discussion and the people trying to engage you unreadable. What you want is an echo chamber where people must agree with your positions.
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