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The information is in their profile, just one click away and you don't even have to leave HN. Don't you think we ought to be vigilant of these biases when disc
by Sir_Cmpwn 7y ago
The information is in their profile, just one click away and you don't even have to leave HN.
Don't you think we ought to be vigilant of these biases when discussing the very matter of whether or not these biases are subverting the discussion?
- dang 7y agoEven if it's one click away, it isn't your prerogative to cross the line and introduce it as ammunition in an argument. That way lies significant degradation of the community, and I'm surprised that you stooped to it here. Please don't.
- amaccuish 7y agoAnd what are your biases? The thing is, it's not relevant to the discussion, either yours or anyone elses, because we're discussing issues, not investigating people or putting them on trial. A point is a point, no matter who made it. It's up to you if you wish of course, to refute it, but by using argumentative devices, evidence, studies, or explaining how you arrived at your point of view only. Not via character assassination. As an aside, I feel these accusations merely make some people shut up on here. I've actually loved this thread in general mostly because people have come out of the woodwork and explained why they think this or that, and there have been some really inquisitive questions.