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A tragic event but I really don't understand how making a public blog post is supposed to make anything better.

by Sagat 13y ago

steveklabnik 13y ago
Please read the last paragraph. She didn't want to make this post, but an outcry for details from the community forced her hand.
- Sagat 13y ago
  I did, it's just that they didn't make it clear who the "community" was and how they had gotten wind of the problem, and what exactly they were demanding and how they were demanding it. In any case, I still think she should have gone through a different route. Why should masses of strangers dictate whether or not you have reveal personal information? I really wish I could help this person (assuming the story is accurate, since some HN posters have pointed out that there are conflicting versions) but the only thing I can think of saying to her is to keep it within the circle of persons who are actually concerned by the whole incident, and seek reparations through legal channels. Nothing good comes out of involving a bunch of internet followers. I'd rather a formal investigation was made instead of witnessing a bunch of armchair detectives harass O'Brien without knowing all of the facts. One of my friends has had to deal with false accusations of a similar nature coming from his deranged ex, so I'd like to know beyond reasonable doubt what happened before thirsting for vengeance.
  - steveklabnik 13y ago
    There are not conflicting versions. You had to read Twitter to see the deluge of requests from Rubyists wanting gory details. Making it public helps keep others safe by allowing them to know to be very careful around someone while he is drinking.
- general_failure 13y ago
  "forced her hand" Oh my. This is assault. She was forced to do something she didn't want to. The exact definition of assault. Which community is this? Are you part of this community? Why are we not exposing this community. Steve, please help us expose this vile and malicious community which forces people. Today it's blogs. Tomorrow who know what it is.
  - chris_wot 13y ago
    That's not the definition of assault, and you know it. The government frequently makes me do things I'd rather not do. Like pay taxes, or fines, or get a license, or a qualification to practice some sort of job.

A tragic event but I really don't understand how making a public blog post is supposed to make anything better.

by Sagat 13y ago

A tragic event but I really don't understand how making a public blog post is supposed to make anything better.

Please read the last paragraph. She didn't want to make this post, but an outcry for details from the community forced her hand.

Sagat 13y ago
I did, it's just that they didn't make it clear who the "community" was and how they had gotten wind of the problem, and what exactly they were demanding and how they were demanding it. In any case, I still think she should have gone through a different route. Why should masses of strangers dictate whether or not you have reveal personal information? I really wish I could help this person (assuming the story is accurate, since some HN posters have pointed out that there are conflicting versions) but the only thing I can think of saying to her is to keep it within the circle of persons who are actually concerned by the whole incident, and seek reparations through legal channels. Nothing good comes out of involving a bunch of internet followers. I'd rather a formal investigation was made instead of witnessing a bunch of armchair detectives harass O'Brien without knowing all of the facts. One of my friends has had to deal with false accusations of a similar nature coming from his deranged ex, so I'd like to know beyond reasonable doubt what happened before thirsting for vengeance.
- steveklabnik 13y ago
  There are not conflicting versions. You had to read Twitter to see the deluge of requests from Rubyists wanting gory details. Making it public helps keep others safe by allowing them to know to be very careful around someone while he is drinking.
general_failure 13y ago
"forced her hand" Oh my. This is assault. She was forced to do something she didn't want to. The exact definition of assault. Which community is this? Are you part of this community? Why are we not exposing this community. Steve, please help us expose this vile and malicious community which forces people. Today it's blogs. Tomorrow who know what it is.
- chris_wot 13y ago
  That's not the definition of assault, and you know it. The government frequently makes me do things I'd rather not do. Like pay taxes, or fines, or get a license, or a qualification to practice some sort of job.