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I think it boils down to the fact that intelligent, curious discussion on topics like this can’t be held on the internet. Even on HN, the comments on the previ
by jader201 2y ago
I think it boils down to the fact that intelligent, curious discussion on topics like this can’t be held on the internet.
Even on HN, the comments on the previous threads, and already in this thread too, are getting downvoted and flagged (mine will soon follow, I’m sure).
Politics is an internet trigger. It can draw out the worst in even the most otherwise civil people.
- wordofx 2y agoThe left can’t understand people exist with a different view point or even fathom the concept that they could be wrong.
- ergonaught 2y agoOne day maybe you will recognize that generalizations are shortcuts your brain uses to avoid having to spend energy thinking.
- wordofx 2y agoThat’s still a lot more thinking than anyone on the left does.
- nickthegreek 2y agosee comment above.
- QuadmasterXLII 2y ago“it’s a different point of view” is not a panacea for making immoral behavior moral
- hyperhopper 2y ago> I think it boils down to the fact that intelligent, curious discussion on topics like this can’t be held on the internet. They definitely can be. Usually, moderators dont want to deal with the shit slinging that comes with them though, and many intelligent people are too sensitive to allow bigotry and hateful comments to be allowed to be hosted. I miss the old days where anything goes, and if you don't like it just close the browser. Better than censorship and sanitization.
- csomar 2y agoeh, we've been getting super-political when the discussions aligned with the establishment. This is tech-bros kissing the ring. We are living in the unfortunate timeline where one waits for China to save the day.