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Just an hour ago, my comment on HN linking to an Asian NFL coach being rejected for “not being the right minority” was flagged https://profootballtalk.nbcsports

Just an hour ago, my comment on HN linking to an Asian NFL coach being rejected for “not being the right minority” was flagged https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/22/eugene-chung-says-nfl-team-told-him-hes-not-the-right-minority-in-job-interview/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/22/eugene-chun...

alephnan 5y ago
Very curious who is downvoting this comment, as I’ve frequently experienced with this sort of topic, rather than providing a substantive response
logicslave 5y ago
Large scale truth suppression
- alephnan 5y ago
  They’re proving your point as we speak.
  - knowaveragejoe 5y ago
    Why isn't the media talking about this thing I saw in the media?
thereare5lights 5y ago
Discrimination and racism against Asian Americans is something that gets flagged a lot on HN in my experience. But then again, discrimination and racism posts in general are something that gets flagged a lot on HN so it's not surprising.
- b9a2cab5 5y ago
  Because anything that challenges the narrative and posits that diversity and inclusion initiatives are actually harming minorities (Asians) is somehow racist. For example, if I were to make a comment saying affirmative action is racism, my comment would get insta-flagged.
  - tomjakubowski 5y ago
    no it wouldn't, people make that argument on here all the time
imgabe 5y ago
A lot of HN moderation is aimed at curtailing discussions that tend to be unproductive flamewars. I wouldn't take it as "truth-suppression" just that people tend to already have their opinions formed on some topics and prefer to just shout them at each other rather than have a discussion.
mattigames 5y ago
That site hijacks the browser's history (clicking back button opens "Stories to check before you go") and it's filled with clickbait from taboola, maybe a website with less shady practices would get less flagged.

alephnan 5y ago

Very curious who is downvoting this comment, as I’ve frequently experienced with this sort of topic, rather than providing a substantive response

logicslave 5y ago

Large scale truth suppression

alephnan 5y ago
They’re proving your point as we speak.
- knowaveragejoe 5y ago
  Why isn't the media talking about this thing I saw in the media?

thereare5lights 5y ago

Discrimination and racism against Asian Americans is something that gets flagged a lot on HN in my experience. But then again, discrimination and racism posts in general are something that gets flagged a lot on HN so it's not surprising.

b9a2cab5 5y ago
Because anything that challenges the narrative and posits that diversity and inclusion initiatives are actually harming minorities (Asians) is somehow racist. For example, if I were to make a comment saying affirmative action is racism, my comment would get insta-flagged.
- tomjakubowski 5y ago
  no it wouldn't, people make that argument on here all the time

imgabe 5y ago

A lot of HN moderation is aimed at curtailing discussions that tend to be unproductive flamewars. I wouldn't take it as "truth-suppression" just that people tend to already have their opinions formed on some topics and prefer to just shout them at each other rather than have a discussion.

mattigames 5y ago

That site hijacks the browser's history (clicking back button opens "Stories to check before you go") and it's filled with clickbait from taboola, maybe a website with less shady practices would get less flagged.