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Huh? I was merely pointing out some relevant context of the work you cited. Context that people might want to be aware of as they consider its arguments and p
by ardy42 6y ago
Huh? I was merely pointing out some relevant context of the work you cited. Context that people might want to be aware of as they consider its arguments and perspectives.
- amasad 6y agoYou're actually breaking the HN guidelines which I suggest you read https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html > Be kind. Don't be snarky. Have curious conversation; don't cross-examine. Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive. > When disagreeing, please reply to the argument And a few other relevant things.
- manicdee 6y agoPosting a quote of a logical fallacy is breaking your own rules. Consider pointing out which rules you think are being broke and why (the “why” being the important part of that sentence). Note that the genetic fallacy is similar to Godwin’s Law: it specifically doesn’t apply when pointing out a pattern of behaviour. For example, pointing out that the author of a particular philosophical piece is from a certain school of philosophy is important to people who do not understand the background of philosophical schools. It’s a form of reality check: would you accept relationship advice from a person who has never had a meaningful relationship?