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There’s no reason we can’t make different judgements about different types of speech. I’m fine with HN removing political posts likely to result in flame wars,
by jakelazaroff 7y ago
There’s no reason we can’t make different judgements about different types of speech. I’m fine with HN removing political posts likely to result in flame wars, but I would have a problem with them blanket removing posts about, say, JavaScript. Likewise, I’m fine with TikTok removing harassing content but not pro–LGBT+ content. These are not contradictory positions.
- rapsey 7y ago> I would have a problem with them blanket removing posts about, say, JavaScript. But even technical posts that reach the front page are sometimes removed. HN moderation policy is entirely vague and subject to the whims of moderators.
- kick 7y agoIt's not entirely vague. Dupes are removed, flamebait is removed, incivility is removed, and pretty much everything is explained either by 'dang or by the Guidelines.