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I don't have a problem with the word "fuck" itself, or I wouldn't be quoting it. The problem is that it's being used quite aggressively here, dismissing bitcoi
by jordigh 12y ago
I don't have a problem with the word "fuck" itself, or I wouldn't be quoting it.
The problem is that it's being used quite aggressively here, dismissing bitcoins, dismissing money, and being overly combative. After the second "fuck [whatever thing]" statement, it's already noticeable enough and an easy way to pinpoint an exact instance of combative or aggressive tone. I like the new rules about less negativity, so I thought I'd try to "enforce" them. Wrong word, remind people about them, instead.
- dang 12y agoI didn't see the original comment and appreciate your positive intention, but you might have been slightly off in practice there. By "gratuitous negativity" we're mostly talking about how community members treat each other and their work. It's ok to kick ideas around a bit harder. And certainly a few uses of "fuck" don't hurt. It looks to me like kang was just being enthusiastic. That kind of thing can break the guidelines if someone overdoes it repeatedly and their comments add no new information or arguments. But that's not the case here.