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Spewing BS doesn't in this context seem to imply either lying or shilling for somebody else. It's a devaluing the opinion of no taxing the rich, and being disap
by storyinmemo 5y ago
Spewing BS doesn't in this context seem to imply either lying or shilling for somebody else. It's a devaluing the opinion of no taxing the rich, and being disappointed at the expression of that opinion.
- nickff 5y agoParent said Petersen was "spewing BS... to protect his money", I suppose that may not quite be shilling, it's more being deceptive and greedy/crass? I am happy to accept clearer wording if you've got any ideas.
- colejohnson66 5y agoIt’s having an opinion. An opinion that you just disagree with. We don’t need accusations of astroturfing based on a single comment.
- nickff 5y agoTo be clear, I never accused anyone of astroturfing, am just clarifying the top-level comment's remark.
- dang 5y ago"Spewing BS" is name-calling and therefore against the HN guidelines. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html