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Can we please keep the “you’re a paid bot” accusations on Reddit? I love reading contrarian comments on HN, even if they might be a little controversial. Accusi
by Gunnerhead 3y ago
Can we please keep the “you’re a paid bot” accusations on Reddit? I love reading contrarian comments on HN, even if they might be a little controversial. Accusing people of that will just make legitimate users shy away from posting opposing views lest they be called a shill. It’s also against the HN guidelines:
“Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents, and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken. If you're worried about abuse, email hn@ycombinator.com and we'll look at the data.”
https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- lazyeye 3y agoPointing out forum manipulation doesnt degrade discussions nearly as much as the forum manipulation itself. Its an extremely serious issue and we should be able to discuss it.
- transcriptase 3y agoMy apologies. Though it was in jest, you’re right and doesn’t add to the discussion.