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> Don't be snarky. > Eschew flamebait. > don't post shallow dismissals Will you also ban the other person for being snarky and all the other things I quoted?
by SimeVidas 5y ago
> Don't be snarky.
> Eschew flamebait.
> don't post shallow dismissals
Will you also ban the other person for being snarky and all the other things I quoted? If yes, then I’m fine with a dual ban.
- dang 5y agoFirst, I'm not banning anyone, I'm saying that we ban accounts that do this kind of thing repeatedly, so please don't. Second, I don't see that https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27013656 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27013656 was snarky or did those other things. Third, it's distasteful to point the finger at the other person instead of simply taking responsibility for your actions. Why not just use HN as intended? If another commenter is wrong or you feel they are, the way to respond is with correct information, neutrally and respectfully. If you don't want to do that, not responding at all is the other good option. To a first approximation, the internet is wrong about everything anyhow, so for sanity's sake we all need to learn how to let go. Believe me, I know that's not easy, but it's what we all have to do if we want a forum that doesn't suck.
- SimeVidas 5y ago> Second, I don't see that https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27013656 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27013656 was snarky or did those other things. It’s a blatant shitpost. That person is not interested in a discussion, and I’m not going to waste my time on them.
- dang 5y agoOK, I guess we read that comment differently. Either way though, you broke the site guidelines badly. Please don't do that.