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Last time I saw a big thread related to the topic there were super deeper threads of people just straight up calling each other slurs. They probably would have been flagged, but the threads were just so deep you wouldn’t see that unless you’re intently following the thread.


>Last time I saw a big thread related to the topic there were super deeper threads of people just straight up calling each other slurs.

I hope you didn't take my comment is advocating for that. I can't really comment on a thread I didn't see.

>They probably would have been flagged, but the threads were just so deep you wouldn’t see that unless you’re intently following the thread.

Sounds like pointless name calling. That said, my original point that HN is not a good place to have these discussions stands. Unfortunately this community is for sterilized technical discussion, anything with spice or flavor isn't permitted.


> That said, my original point that HN is not a good place to have these discussions stands.

Sorry, I must have missed the not, I thought you were saying this is a good place.


I disagree. It is permitted, but it’s important to tread carefully and have a nuanced discussion that is respectful of other points of view.


It is not possible with HN's content moderation. These are deep social topics that require delving into historical truths, ones that are inappropriate for a forum that mainly discusses JavaScript frameworks.


>It is permitted, but it’s important to tread carefully

How so? You can't say what you mean here, you're forced by moderation to be dishonest and sterilize everything. Nuance is only rewarded if you're nuanced about the right side.

>is respectful of other points of view.

Again, this is not in any way consistently applied. If you disagree with the majority here no amount of nuance will save you from ban/rate limit.




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