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I've been somewhat frustrated by the rise of political rhetoric on here for a couple of years. Not political discussions -- the comments that are quick, memeis
by NegativeK 3y ago
I've been somewhat frustrated by the rise of political rhetoric on here for a couple of years.
Not political discussions -- the comments that are quick, memeish soundbites that are meant to gather upvotes and responses that are also quick, memeish soundbites.
- alephnerd 3y agoI brought this up multiple times and have been flagged on multiple occasions. It looks like politics is de facto allowed as conversation on HN, no matter how divisive and non-productive it might get. Just roll with it.
- ethbr1 3y agoIMHO, political positions are off-topic (boring). Discussing meta politics (why politics are the way they are) is interesting and on-topic. Parent could have definitely worded their comment less flippantly, but it's an interesting discussion as to why inflaming people draws $250M worth of listeners these days.