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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by babygoat on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @11:08AM (#9969113)
> The danger is that you seem to be choosing to not recognize the growing trend towards what are seen as appropriate responses to being offended: shaming, ostracizing, and the forced silence of the "offender".

So wait, do you have a problem with using language against people or not?

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Re:GitHub threatens to shut down a repository for using the ... by JungleGymSam on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @08:41PM (#9972627)
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loaded_question

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_honesty

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