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The vibe in this thread is so hostile, and the most vociferous posts are from the pro-children side of the debate. I have no deeper comment to make here, I just
by vsnf 3y ago
The vibe in this thread is so hostile, and the most vociferous posts are from the pro-children side of the debate. I have no deeper comment to make here, I just find it a little shocking how aggressive half the posts are.
- rightbyte 3y agoI didn't find any amount of "so hostile" comments. I think what makes the vibe hostile it that this is the sound of social cohesion tearing apart and there is the implied worry that "it might get hostile" unless things are fixed. But that is not the same thing as hostile. It is discussing a problem.
- vsnf 3y agoI regret not coming in my original post armed with evidence. Accusation of being inhuman: > The - natural - way - of - being - a - human!!! (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39343369 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39343369) > Biological organisms not procreating despite living in material and caloric abundance is cosmically weird. (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341358 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341358) (less hostile, still a swipe) Attack on one's validity as a member of society: > Whenever I encounter this attitude I like to remind that person that they should have no voice, whatsoever, in what happens in government and politics anymore (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342079 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342079) > but don’t expect the rest of us to give much credence to his opinions since he very well doesn’t care about our society. (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342977 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342977) Implication of social malignancy: > that makes you a sort of parasite (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342021 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342021) > It's fucking weird. [...] I'm guessing they are just hitting up sex workers. (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341263 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341263) Implication that one's chosen lifestyle is inferior: > People are just too selfish and think of kids as costing lattes and ruining their free time (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342822 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39342822) > Kids aren't expensive. They're a distraction from dopamine and career advancement. [...] they'd rather jet set than settle down. [...] Instagram and the endless feed of social media, internet, and things to do. [...] Nobody I know wants to give that up. (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341734 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39341734) (this one is not hostile, but it's still in put-down territory) Whether one views these as hostile can perhaps be a matter of perspective, but these posts do not invite cordial, level-headed debate.
- rightbyte 3y agoOk ye that's some. Given the amount of comments I would still not say the topic is particularly hostile? Or am I desensitised maybe? I mean, if the question is React frameworks, there is way less risk for philosophical fistfights and outbreaks, rather than a discussion about how people live their lifes.
- the_only_law 3y ago> I regret not coming in my original post armed with evidence. This site is full of liars and sophists, among other scum. It frankly doesn’t matter whether you bring evidence or not.
- navane 3y agoThere is a significant branch in here that advocates for taking voting rights away from the childless.
- racl101 3y agoI don't see hostile comments and I'm not pro-children. I do, however, see strong opinions on this matter which is expected.