GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from Trending

Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by Operyl on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:26AM (#17245024)

Like I posted on that Github issue, they've been editing opposing opinions to call themselves "trolls." It's known that abusive repos get removed from trending/explore, and that's as clear cut as abuse as you can get.

EDIT: 2. Content Restrictions

You agree that you will not under any circumstances upload, post, host, or transmit any content that:

1. is unlawful or promotes unlawful activities;

2. is or contains sexually obscene content;

3. is libelous, defamatory, or fraudulent;

4. is discriminatory or abusive toward any individual or group;

5. contains or installs any active malware or exploits, or uses our platform for exploit delivery (such as part of a command and control system); or

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by hmyr0 on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:34AM (#17245065)

I agree that editing other people's comments isn't the best thing to do, but the README clearly states that those types of comments weren't welcome.

In addition, serious opinions like issue #60 weren't edited, only issues like #77, which literally said:

"Dear Beef, Beef. Thanks, Beef" -- https://github.com/upend/IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT/issues/7...

EDIT: ... and IMO calling an obvious troll a "troll" isn't defamatory. What GitHub is doing is clearly censorship, nothing short of it.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by matheusmoreira on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:57AM (#17245194)

Wait a second. Repository owners can edit people's comments on their issue tracker? That's insane.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by kingosticks on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @04:05AM (#17245228)

Yes, normally to fix the formatting when they post long sections of code/logs which are otherwise very difficult to read. And not just repo owners either.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by Operyl on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @04:06AM (#17245234)

It's usually not abused, and when it is the moderation team will step in like shown here. It works pretty well.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by ayekat on Friday June 08, 2018 @03:05AM (#17263248)

Posts that have been modified are well visibly labeled as "Edited", together with a history of changes, so there is no "sneak-editing".

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by Operyl on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:35AM (#17245069)

Perhaps. Close them and lock the issue, don't join the same "trolling" fashion.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by bderiso on Friday June 08, 2018 @02:36PM (#17268444)

> 3. is libelous, defamatory, or fraudulent;

> 4. is discriminatory or abusive toward any individual or group;

Nailed it. To close an issue, even to edit the title might be fine.

Changing the person's words so it seems like they are admitting to being a troll is insane and a clear attempt to discredit that individual.

Considering that some people use GitHub as a resume, the owner of that repo deserves far worse punishment that just being dropped from "tending, IMHO.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by merinowool on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:48AM (#17245143)

How that repo fits any of those points?

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by Operyl on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:50AM (#17245151)

He's editing issues that he's closed to read "im a troll." against the original issue writer's initial content. That falls under 4.

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Re:GitHub removes IF_MS_BUYS_GITHUB_IMMA_OUT repository from... by shawn on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @03:53AM (#17245162)

I don't think that counts as abuse or discrimination. That would diminish the power of those terms.

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