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I get flagged all the time on HN these days... For pointing out facts typically. But even as you suggested “slippery slopes” etc. For example yesterday I point

I get flagged all the time on HN these days... For pointing out facts typically. But even as you suggested “slippery slopes” etc. For example yesterday I pointed out everything from the COVID numbers on the CDC website (showing death rates are not as bad as they seem) or that covid vaccines are 100x more dangerous than standard vaccines lol https://wonder.cdc.gov/controller/saved/D8/D124F787 https://wonder.cdc.gov/controller/saved/D8/D124F787 Frankly, it’s become exhausting posting here. I don’t even want to participate.

xenihn 6y ago
I think Blind overtook HN as the front page of the tech industry during the pandemic.
ntsplnkv2 6y ago
The quality of HN has decreased considerably over the last 4 years or so, much like the rest of society sadly. Posts like this, to me, should just be removed. There is little valid discussion, it's drowned out by nonsense and political pandering. Posts like these are no better than r/politics or r/conservative. HN used to be above this drivel, and actually had thoughtful replies. I hope dang and company push for a less politics focused approach because it's degrading here, rapidly. I have flagged this post, but I doubt it will do much.
- lettergram 6y ago
  I’m happy to flag posts, but HN (back in 2008 when I joined) was always about the “hacker spirit” as well. Generally, major invasion of freedoms were permitted and discussions were thorough and thoughtful. you can look at the average length of post back then, then compare to this thread, to get a gist of what I mean. There also wasn’t downvoting analysis of data, there were retorts. Downvoting was typically reserved for poor manners. All my time here I’ve analyzed points of view from a data perspective and shared my data / results. Only the past year it’s been flagged to oblivion (often not even downvoted). I personally disagree and don’t think this post deserves a flag just because you don’t want to read it. Others do, it’s relevant to all our lives and the “hacker” ethos. On the same token, I do think general politics should be limited and probably off topic here (book burnings are a bit of an extreme breach of freedom). Personally @dang if you’re listening, we should probably remove flag abusers. This is getting ridiculous
- gurkendoktor 6y ago
  I agree that the discussion in this thread does not lead anywhere, and I regret scrolling down all the way down here. But being an "information libertarian" was part of the hacker spirit for me, to borrow a word from the sibling poster. I find it useful to see these headlines on HN to keep track of where tech companies stand. A recruiter tried to get me into an eBay subsidiary just a month ago! Glad I didn't have time.

xenihn 6y ago

I think Blind overtook HN as the front page of the tech industry during the pandemic.

ntsplnkv2 6y ago

The quality of HN has decreased considerably over the last 4 years or so, much like the rest of society sadly. Posts like this, to me, should just be removed. There is little valid discussion, it's drowned out by nonsense and political pandering. Posts like these are no better than r/politics or r/conservative. HN used to be above this drivel, and actually had thoughtful replies. I hope dang and company push for a less politics focused approach because it's degrading here, rapidly. I have flagged this post, but I doubt it will do much.

lettergram 6y ago
I’m happy to flag posts, but HN (back in 2008 when I joined) was always about the “hacker spirit” as well. Generally, major invasion of freedoms were permitted and discussions were thorough and thoughtful. you can look at the average length of post back then, then compare to this thread, to get a gist of what I mean. There also wasn’t downvoting analysis of data, there were retorts. Downvoting was typically reserved for poor manners. All my time here I’ve analyzed points of view from a data perspective and shared my data / results. Only the past year it’s been flagged to oblivion (often not even downvoted). I personally disagree and don’t think this post deserves a flag just because you don’t want to read it. Others do, it’s relevant to all our lives and the “hacker” ethos. On the same token, I do think general politics should be limited and probably off topic here (book burnings are a bit of an extreme breach of freedom). Personally @dang if you’re listening, we should probably remove flag abusers. This is getting ridiculous
gurkendoktor 6y ago
I agree that the discussion in this thread does not lead anywhere, and I regret scrolling down all the way down here. But being an "information libertarian" was part of the hacker spirit for me, to borrow a word from the sibling poster. I find it useful to see these headlines on HN to keep track of where tech companies stand. A recruiter tried to get me into an eBay subsidiary just a month ago! Glad I didn't have time.