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But is this due to HN having an audience that is more to the right on the political spectrum or more tolerant of diverse opinions? Is there a way we can figure
by bborud 5y ago
But is this due to HN having an audience that is more to the right on the political spectrum or more tolerant of diverse opinions? Is there a way we can figure out which is which?
Actually, it would be interesting to have a sort of (anonymous) HN census to know a bit more about HN users.
- _dain_ 5y ago>an audience that is more to the right on the political spectrum maybe, but consider the sheer geography of it. a solid plurality of HN users hail from NYC and the bay area, two of the leftiest places in the anglosphere.
- brodouevencode 5y ago> more tolerant of diverse opinions This, but (no data to back this up) seemingly less so.
- DoreenMichele 5y agoIt has good rules and moderating practices and a core culture that values a scientific search for the truth to some meaningful degree such that if you follow the rules of engagement, it's far more acceptable here to have outlier opinions, for lack of a better expression. For the options you've given, I would say that makes it more tolerant of diverse opinions.