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0 pointsdavidw13y ago0 comments

> ignoring these sorts of things doesn't make them less real.

I don't get how not posting this stuff to HN equates to ignoring it. I have a life outside of HN, and so can all kinds of extremely important issues!

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nsmartt13y ago· 2 in thread

Saying, "I don't want to see this on HN" when it clearly fits the criteria for submission and aids in making the audience of HN more aware[1] does suggest that you are ignoring these sorts of issues elsewhere in your life.

[1] Though this post wasn't particularly informative, it did stir debate.

davidwOP13y ago

"Stirring debate" is nowhere to be found in the criteria for submission.

The following sounds a bit rude, but mostly I just like the sound of it, and I'm writing it with a smile, rather than actually being worked up.

You know two things about my life and political involvement outside of HN: jack, and shit:-)

nsmartt13y ago

Debate raises awareness and challenges opinions. It's not related to the criteria, but it is related to why you would be inclined to discuss this on HN if you were inclined to discuss it outside of HN.

I don't need to know anything about your political involvement to draw conclusions about your involvement on this particular cause.

Edit for clarity:

When I mentioned the criteria, I wasn't referring to debate; I was referring to awareness.

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