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Re:Don’t Apologize: If the mob comes for you, stand up for y... by prawn on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @09:03PM (#27914150)
A downvote can be to express disagreement - it might be that people think regardless of firing, you should often just ignore the so-called mob. Griping about downvotes will likely attract more.
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Re:Don’t Apologize: If the mob comes for you, stand up for y... by orionblastar on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @11:09PM (#27914891)
I use verbal self defense when attacked. Part of my martial arts training.
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Re:Don’t Apologize: If the mob comes for you, stand up for y... by prawn on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @11:37PM (#27915051)
I figure that the less front you present to an attacker, the less they have to attack. In an argument, say less. In a mob situation, minimise your apology.

Write at length and you're almost guaranteed to present something someone will take issue with. Even if it's not a danger to you physically or to your career, it's likely a waste of your time!

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Re:Don’t Apologize: If the mob comes for you, stand up for y... by loopz on Thursday July 22, 2021 @03:12AM (#27916297)
It must not be Aikido you practice then.

Anyway, people will downvote posts that break the HN guidelines (read the link on bottom).

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