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I just want to point out that I have the exact opposite perception, that the majority viewpoint on HN is very pro-authoritarian measures (though I think whether

I just want to point out that I have the exact opposite perception, that the majority viewpoint on HN is very pro-authoritarian measures (though I think whether they work or not is immaterial, its a silly side discussion to avoid talking about whether a government should be able to impose them or not) Anyway, I think the way you and I perceive HN is shaped by our initial bias. Knowing the "reality" is a lot tougher

munk-a 5y ago
I think it's a bit disingenuous to read "People here want lockdowns and masks to not work" and instantly paint it as being in favor of "pro-authoritarian" measures. I personally value individual freedoms but not at a level that erodes the individual freedoms of others. I prefer the freedom to not be murdered to the freedom to murder and I'll gladly accept the freedom to not get sick in exchange on some limits on what restaurants I can go to - that doesn't mean I'm on board with everything Stalin ever said. We always live in the grey zone - there aren't absolute good actions we can take in the world so every choice needs to be a balnce.
watwut 5y ago
It is not "immaterial" given that I was responding to this: > Given the other stories posted on this site (universally claiming lockdowns were pointless and no medical reason for them), makes me question whether these stories are representative. The topic was whether they work and what kind of stories show up on HN.