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> But abandoning discussion altogether is also not an option. I don't see why not. Just because it's hard doesn't mean it shouldn't be an option. This attitud
by bob1029 3y ago
> But abandoning discussion altogether is also not an option.
I don't see why not. Just because it's hard doesn't mean it shouldn't be an option.
This attitude toward moderation is a large reason I do not participate on this site like I used to.
- dang 3y agoThe site hasn't changed in this respect. If you look at the examples in https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17014869 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17014869, you'll see that all these things—the moderation approach to politics and all the common complaints—go back 15 years.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> because it's hard doesn't mean it shouldn't be an option I hope it's not. Trolls aside, I've found HN's discussion on this topic to be interesting. For example, this comment [1]. I hadn't considered belligerent status as a relevant factor before. (It's obvious once pointed out, and not a decisive factor. But it has weight nevertheless.) [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40268043 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40268043