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Ah, but here's the catch. A comment has to be "thoughtful, substantive, and within the site guidelines". That's 3 arbitrary qualifiers for non conforming opinio

Ah, but here's the catch. A comment has to be "thoughtful, substantive, and within the site guidelines". That's 3 arbitrary qualifiers for non conforming opinions. That leaves me the option of not saying anything, getting modded down/flagged for pointing out blatant hypocrisy, or spending an hour crafting a long-winded comment that is either murky enough to confuse possible down votes, or clearly boils down to the simple controversial statement that many don't like, at which point it bites the dust anyway. So, where's the incentive to do better? In my experience, the "vitriol" usually comes the above dynamic plays for the nth time, which is the opposite of what you are saying. Maybe you are unable to recognise this because it appeals to your own biases. Or maybe you do but it simply suits you. Either way, I am not entirely convinced that I should take your opinions at face value and assume good faith no matter what.

brigandish 4y ago
> In my experience, the "vitriol" usually comes [IF/WHEN/BECAUSE…?] the above dynamic plays for the nth time, which is the opposite of what you are saying. I believe a word was missed out at a crucial point so I'm also struggling with the point. (The caps are for clarity with my request, not some kind of slap down! I'm genuinely interested).
- beebeepka 4y ago
  Missing word was "after". My dyslexia has failed me yet again.
  - brigandish 4y ago
    Ah well, all cleared up, and I think that you're right. I would definitely say that a good proportion of those who do begin a particular conversation with vitriol have probably had several other conversations on the same topic in other places and they decide to save everyone time by getting to the "end" of the conversation quicker. Not always but mostly, I'd say.
uxcolumbo 4y ago
Could you share some examples from this site, I’m having a hard time understanding what you mean.

brigandish 4y ago

> In my experience, the "vitriol" usually comes [IF/WHEN/BECAUSE…?] the above dynamic plays for the nth time, which is the opposite of what you are saying. I believe a word was missed out at a crucial point so I'm also struggling with the point. (The caps are for clarity with my request, not some kind of slap down! I'm genuinely interested).

beebeepka 4y ago
Missing word was "after". My dyslexia has failed me yet again.
- brigandish 4y ago
  Ah well, all cleared up, and I think that you're right. I would definitely say that a good proportion of those who do begin a particular conversation with vitriol have probably had several other conversations on the same topic in other places and they decide to save everyone time by getting to the "end" of the conversation quicker. Not always but mostly, I'd say.

uxcolumbo 4y ago

Could you share some examples from this site, I’m having a hard time understanding what you mean.