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I realize that it's human nature to want to discuss disturbing things like this, and that hackers fall under the category of humans, but this is really off-topi
by rcfox 13y ago
I realize that it's human nature to want to discuss disturbing things like this, and that hackers fall under the category of humans, but this is really off-topic for Hacker News.
There's no intellectual discourse to be had here; it's just the dissemination of fear.
- Zikes 13y agoMany hackers have a vested interest in the development and progress of society as a whole. It's extremely evident in open source communities, especially. Matters such as this highlight major problems with society, and many hackers feel a personal responsibility to address those problems in some way, whether that be by reasoned discussion, protest, or various forms of support for larger causes formed to deal with those problems. This is not fearmongering, this is shining a very bright light on an issue that has spent far too long in the dark.
- bradleysmith 13y agoI hear what you're saying, but respectfully disagree. I love to hear about failures in human systems above all else, and value HN's ability to find them for me.
- vacri 13y agoPlease don't submit comments complaining that a submission is inappropriate for the site. If you think something is spam or offtopic, flag it by going to its page and clicking on the "flag" link. http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- GhotiFish 13y agoi keep forgeting about that little feature. Will do. If they'd cover it on TV news, it's probably off-topic.