Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even when it’s offensive

Re:Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even... by jstanley on Thursday June 25, 2020 @07:08AM (#23639239)

> (Or, at least, that is the common way to respond, and for good reason - the only "disagree" button is the one that hurts the credit of the OP)

I don't think that's a good reason. You should downvote if you think someone is arguing disingenuously or otherwise writing nonsense that doesn't belong on HN. If you merely disagree, you should upvote instead, and articulate your disagreement in a reply.

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Re:Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even... by mellosouls on Thursday June 25, 2020 @07:50AM (#23639543)

I agree with this. It's very frustrating to see people downvoted (even when I disagree with them) when they have articulated their argument eloquently or made an original point.

It happens a lot here, and it doesn't reflect well on those doing it IMO.

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Re:Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even... by sam_goody on Thursday June 25, 2020 @03:20PM (#23644423)

I agree with you 100%, and that is what I try to do myself.

I think it is wrong of HN to not have a disagree but great comment button, hence my complaint about it reflecting a negative aspect of society.

But, the common practice is to do as I described. Case in point, my comment was down-voted! I clearly agree with you, and am pointing out an unfortunate fact, but since someone don't like that fact, I lost a point.

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