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What part of these guidelines advises against the use of derogatory speech? I'll grant that focusing on it was not in the spirit of the HN guidelines. That's o
by cushychicken 5y ago
What part of these guidelines advises against the use of derogatory speech?
I'll grant that focusing on it was not in the spirit of the HN guidelines. That's on me. However, GP's comment would have been just as unacceptable if it was distinguishing based on race, or gender, or LGBT status. I'm surprised and a bit disappointed that there's no explicit guidelines against derogatory uses of that kind of language.
Does "derogatory speech" count as "flamebait"?
- quietbritishjim 5y agoHere's the bit you're referencing: > Eschew flamebait. Avoid unrelated controversies and generic tangents. Personally, I would say yes, derogatory speech is flamebait, because there will of course be those that criticise it and those that defend it as plain speaking - a classic flame war. It's also (certainly in this case) unrelated, tangential and clearly controversial. There's also this bit: > Be kind. ... Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community. The clause about "including at the rest of the community" suggests that it also applies to those not in the community.