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Other than the outstanding moderators, I think that there are a lot of contributors on here who appreciate the focus and don’t want to see another failed forum.
by jschveibinz 4y ago
Other than the outstanding moderators, I think that there are a lot of contributors on here who appreciate the focus and don’t want to see another failed forum. I really enjoy this haven of good sense and intellectually stimulating content.
- bediger4000 4y agoIt's entirely possible to appreciate the focus, and desperately want to not have the forum fail, yet still kind of undermine the whole thing. If I honestly held election denial opinions, for example, I could post in complete good faith and still cause chaos. That is: contributors motivations can be pure, their hearts can be pure, and they could still end up undermining the HN discourse. To the extent that HN maintains high quality, it's not the contributor's purity.
- jacquesm 4y agoThat's the heart of 'eternal September' right there.
- bediger4000 4y agoSir, I was answering honestly and in good faith. I was pointing out a problem of logic in the comment to which I replied.
- jacquesm 4y agoYes, as was mine. Read it as: You have pointed out the heart of Eternal September.
- soulofmischief 4y agoRight, obviously most post-first wave communities don't set out to destroy the work of their predecessors and hosts. It's more ignorant than malicious. And sometimes change is even good.
- jschveibinz 4y agoThis is a very good point. I should clarify that I meant that responsible contributors were helping to “watch” for inappropriate content and comments as opposed to posting “good” content. Your point stands on its own, as does the Eternal September comments below. Thanks.