20 years ago when the internet was just hitting its stride, it would be unthinkable for any individual or organization to systematically attack anyone on the internet for the content they created.
The fact that so many have devolved into a religious fervor over silencing any views they don't like is anathema to the fundamental purpose of the internet itself.
Edit: and entirely predictably, I am being attacked for saying this. HN is part of the problem.
The fact that so many have devolved into a religious fervor over silencing any views they don't like is anathema to the fundamental purpose of the internet itself.
Edit: and entirely predictably, I am being attacked for saying this. HN is part of the problem.