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You must have something to say besides it’s interesting?

BrawnLongHaul 6y ago
Because, to me, it seems that any thought that differs from SV, left-leaning orthodoxy, is instantly flagged, downvoted, or deleted.
- systemvoltage 6y ago
  Saying something is interesting is not adding any value. It’s obvious that all this is very interesting, indeed.
  - Epokhe 6y ago
    It’s also interesting that you’re so worried by this comment. I found some value in the original comment because it highlighted a software company is doing it. Just relax.
    - systemvoltage 6y ago
      I’m not worried, I’m expressing how ridiculously afraid people are to take a side because hey, it’s kind of a polarizing and controversial topic. Tell us what you think! In some ways, it’s self-censorship so one doesn’t get downvotes. I think I find anyone telling someone to relax a bit condescending, but I’m gonna assume good faith that you’re not meaning it.
      - Epokhe 6y ago
        Sorry if that came across that way. I just found your first reply unnecessary. I think each take is useful, no matter how opinionated they are. I understand your point though, I also wouldn't want every comment in the thread being neutral. Knowing HN, I think we're doing fine :)
        systemvoltage 6y ago
        All good.
      - aprdm 6y ago
        Thinking that you have to Take a Side is IMO a false dichotomy. There is a whole specter of opinions. Between "I support what facebook did" and "I do not support what facebook did", or "I support Trump" vs "I hate Trump". if I were to take a side right now I would not be able to. Regardless I find it interesting, much of the discussion I've heard in the last 24h is very interesting to me. FWIW I am not American nor do I live in the USA.
        systemvoltage 6y ago
        I should perhaps expand and sort of agree with you: You don't need to take sides. Just expand more on your stance as neutral than just saying "It's interesting". I expect more from HN comments I guess.
- midasz 6y ago
  Quickly, to the victim-mobile...
laddng 6y ago
I often find myself responding with "interesting" when I haven't yet formulated an opinion - to me it's an indication that I'll have to get back to you on how I feel about it. I haven't found another synonym to use as a response, and I often catch myself constantly saying "interesting" over and over. It's interesting.

Because, to me, it seems that any thought that differs from SV, left-leaning orthodoxy, is instantly flagged, downvoted, or deleted.

systemvoltage 6y ago
Saying something is interesting is not adding any value. It’s obvious that all this is very interesting, indeed.
- Epokhe 6y ago
  It’s also interesting that you’re so worried by this comment. I found some value in the original comment because it highlighted a software company is doing it. Just relax.
  - systemvoltage 6y ago
    I’m not worried, I’m expressing how ridiculously afraid people are to take a side because hey, it’s kind of a polarizing and controversial topic. Tell us what you think! In some ways, it’s self-censorship so one doesn’t get downvotes. I think I find anyone telling someone to relax a bit condescending, but I’m gonna assume good faith that you’re not meaning it.
    - Epokhe 6y ago
      Sorry if that came across that way. I just found your first reply unnecessary. I think each take is useful, no matter how opinionated they are. I understand your point though, I also wouldn't want every comment in the thread being neutral. Knowing HN, I think we're doing fine :)
      - systemvoltage 6y ago
        All good.
    - aprdm 6y ago
      Thinking that you have to Take a Side is IMO a false dichotomy. There is a whole specter of opinions. Between "I support what facebook did" and "I do not support what facebook did", or "I support Trump" vs "I hate Trump". if I were to take a side right now I would not be able to. Regardless I find it interesting, much of the discussion I've heard in the last 24h is very interesting to me. FWIW I am not American nor do I live in the USA.
      - systemvoltage 6y ago
        I should perhaps expand and sort of agree with you: You don't need to take sides. Just expand more on your stance as neutral than just saying "It's interesting". I expect more from HN comments I guess.
midasz 6y ago
Quickly, to the victim-mobile...

laddng 6y ago

I often find myself responding with "interesting" when I haven't yet formulated an opinion - to me it's an indication that I'll have to get back to you on how I feel about it. I haven't found another synonym to use as a response, and I often catch myself constantly saying "interesting" over and over. It's interesting.