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> A forum where you can't promote bigotry, fascism, violence, or outright fantasies is a healthier forum. HN is that forum, yet HN isn't an echo chamber there
by Jensson 2y ago
> A forum where you can't promote bigotry, fascism, violence, or outright fantasies is a healthier forum.
HN is that forum, yet HN isn't an echo chamber there are still plenty of healthy discussions including most sides. When reddit turned into an echo chamber that wasn't a good thing.
- fake-name 2y ago> yet HN isn't an echo chamber Wait, you think HN isn't an echo chamber? That's amazing.
- Jensson 2y agoWhen you come from an echo chamber then a fair place will look like an echo chamber against your views. I've seen posts from most views get upvoted to the top here. Compare to for example r/politics, I've never ever seen a conservative post get even close to the top there. That is what an echo chamber looks like, here on HN you will get exposed to good arguments from most sides.
- HeatrayEnjoyer 2y agoBut HN objectively is an echo chamber.
- HeatrayEnjoyer 2y agoHN is a horrible echo chamber. Are you serious?
- foldr 2y agoI mean you actually can promote bigotry and even fascism on here as long as you’re civil about it. Fascists often have a hard time being civil, but bigots can be very adept at it.
- Jensson 2y agoNo, you can be a bigot and fascist and talk about what you think, but I've never seen fascism or bigotry causes being promoted here. Stating your opinion isn't the same thing as promoting a cause.
- foldr 2y agoHa, well this is exactly the kind of fine semantic discussion that this topic usually generates. I’m not sure I understand exactly what distinction you’re making here or why it’s especially important.