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Eh? I'm not sure where your antipathy is coming from. I'm just here because I tend to enjoy communities that afford a basic level of courtesy to most folks, and
by callahad 13y ago
Eh? I'm not sure where your antipathy is coming from. I'm just here because I tend to enjoy communities that afford a basic level of courtesy to most folks, and have guidelines and moderation that support that context. Like HN's own http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
The facet of gamer culture described in the parent article just kinda bums me out, and I don't think we'd particularly lose much by trying to promote greater civility. Maybe other people feel the same? Regardless, cultural norms don't shift unless people respectfully speak up when things aren't working for them.
That's all I'm here for. And I largely agree with rfnslyr ("WHY ARE WE YELLING?" "I DON'T KNOW.") in terms of developing a thick skin and owning your own reactions being an extremely powerful tool. But maybe we could also try to be nicer to one another, sometimes?
With that, I'll respectfully bow out of the conversation.
- rfnslyr 13y ago> The facet of gamer culture described in the parent article just kinda bums me out, and I don't think we'd particularly lose much by trying to promote greater civility. Why waste your time trying to culture someone who isn't? A switch won't magically flip in their minds? Why even waste time on random nerds you don't even know? Just play your game, mute them, and have fun. Hell yeah I'm all for being nice to everyone.
- transitionality 13y agoSocial justice is a cult. It's dogmatic, it's detached from reality, and it's insane. I hate all cults equally. I've pointed out numerous lies being perpetrated by your cohorts (or, more likely, sockpuppets) in this thread. You won't get anywhere with shit. Not here. You need to just go.
- rfnslyr 13y agoDo you have some sort of contact? Like IRC/Steam or something?