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Could the downvoter explain why this didn't contribute to the conversation? I suggested taking an even handed approach, and to consider arguments based on their
by xnull2guest 12y ago
Could the downvoter explain why this didn't contribute to the conversation? I suggested taking an even handed approach, and to consider arguments based on their own merit. I also included a link to discussion with further related content. Why is a downvote warranted?
- radmuzom 12y agoParticipating for a year, there are certain tribes in HN who will down-vote moment it does not conform to their world-view. For example, anything against Google will get down-votes except from a very few people; while generally criticizing Microsoft and Quora will get you upvotes. MS does have some strong defenders, though - which Quora does not (except me). Also, anything which shows that libertarian or conservative economic principles are not working will be either knocked off from the front page, or occasionally flag-killed. HN is dominated by a set of people who have only one world-view which they think is right, and you better not speak against them for the purpose of maintaining "quality" (#sarcasm).
- Bahamut 12y agoMore examples is that anything exposing problems with sexism in the tech industry seems to get flag killed around here. The downvote/flag system is broken as it is on HN unfortunately, and used as a bludgeon to squelch voices.
- facepalm 12y agoThere is only so many of those discussions one can bear, and they have always been OT because they are politics anyway.
- idibidiart 12y agoSo basically, you're saying that the very vocal minority of Google worshipers have the mental capacity of inbred cattle? That's news to me.