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Re:Tell HN: Uptick in mean-spirited comments by rue on Sunday October 31, 2010 @10:19AM (#1853272)
> I think a big problem with a "harsh debate climate" is that the people who can provide real value with experience, knowledge and insight will stay away.

An overly civil debate climate, viewed as a "circle jerk", might also keep some valuable contributors away. Whether that is a good thing or not is up for debate of some sort.

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