The conversation about this is virtually identical on Slashdot, including the reflective thoughts on moderation and community. http://developers.slashdot.org/s

The conversation about this is virtually identical on Slashdot, including the reflective thoughts on moderation and community. http://developers.slashdot.org/story/12/01/15/1937259/programming-prodigy-arfa-karim-passes-away-at-16 http://developers.slashdot.org/story/12/01/15/1937259/progra... Perhaps it's valid to note that the story provoked polarized reactions and thoughts, and thus better avoid putting each other down for those reactions.