undefined | Better HN

0 pointscubefox11mo ago0 comments

Ordinary slurs may not be used, but the n-word may not even be mentioned [1]. Similar to the name of you-know-who in Harry Potter.

1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use%E2%80%93mention_distinctio...

0 comments

2 comments · 1 top-level

GuinansEyebrows10mo ago· 1 in thread

But… you did it. Twice. What consequences are you facing for this brave action?

cubefoxOP10mo ago

I didn't directly mention the n-word (in the sense of quoting it). If I did mention it, my account could get restricted or otherwise punished. HN is operated by US Americans I believe.

1 more reply

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse