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In Critical Theory discussions, it's called "derailing", and once you have a name for it, it becomes even more frustrating.
Notice how now, we're not discussing the original ideas of the post, but are completely pushed into a tangential discussion.
At least HN has threaded discussions. When it happens in flat discussions like Facebook, it's an order of magnitude more annoying.
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In Critical Theory discussions, it's called "derailing", and once you have a name for it, it becomes even more frustrating.
Notice how now, we're not discussing the original ideas of the post, but are completely pushed into a tangential discussion.
At least HN has threaded discussions. When it happens in flat discussions like Facebook, it's an order of magnitude more annoying.