Re:Analyzing HN moderation and censorship
by SimbaOnSteroids on Thursday October 19, 2017 @05:01PM
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There is a difference between an argument and having a knock down drag out fight.
For example when parents have a disagreement about how to deal with catching their child sneaking in drunk after a party.
This can go many ways but for the purpose of highlighting the difference take Chris and Pat.
(argument)
Chris: Pat, I can understand how you'd feel that way, but considering the family history of alcoholism, maybe we should take a more conservative approach with this.
vs
(flame war)
Chris: Well, Pat... Maybe if your mother had cared half as much about you and your brother growing up as I'm trying to care about our kids and cracked down on you guys a little bit, maybe your brother would have stopped at that red light, and maybe your kids would have an Uncle.
Re:Analyzing HN moderation and censorship
by anigbrowl on Thursday October 19, 2017 @07:19PM
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Unpleasant as the flame war version is, it does cut to the heart of the matter rather than tiptoeing around it, which can perpetuate a problem. Both approaches have their place.
For example when parents have a disagreement about how to deal with catching their child sneaking in drunk after a party.
This can go many ways but for the purpose of highlighting the difference take Chris and Pat.
(argument)
Chris: Pat, I can understand how you'd feel that way, but considering the family history of alcoholism, maybe we should take a more conservative approach with this.
vs
(flame war)
Chris: Well, Pat... Maybe if your mother had cared half as much about you and your brother growing up as I'm trying to care about our kids and cracked down on you guys a little bit, maybe your brother would have stopped at that red light, and maybe your kids would have an Uncle.