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> I popped over to slashdot for the first time in years and it has become a right-wing megaphone. That's the trouble with faux neutrality and negative peace: I
by some_furry 7y ago
> I popped over to slashdot for the first time in years and it has become a right-wing megaphone.
That's the trouble with faux neutrality and negative peace: It will be exploited by people who want their "side" to win. Given enough time and people with colluding self-interest, and an inflexible moderation policy, they will.
> It is very sad. I would prefer to not see HN go this way.
I agree, but there's not much we can do about it except flag flame-bait topics (i.e. anything that's purely political or religious and non-technical).