[samstave]

>First, it's not ok to use HN primarily for political, ideological, or national battle.

You need to up the Karma req for downvotes.

@Dang, Look at my current comment hist... I provide a valuable perspective. Even if others disagree with me.

YC as a greater community is greater than the sum of its (unicorn) parts.

Stop fucking censoring people for some lame idealogical moral standard which you dont even meet yourselves.

We are here to learn, to teach, to expand one fucking thing "KNOWLEDGE" stop knowBlocking (just coined that haha)

[youeseh]

Maybe it isn't what you're saying but how you say it that gets you downvoted.

It is much more difficult to ask someone to stop doing something than to encourage them to do an alternative thing. Suggest how the alternative activity would bring them greater success.

While they may still disagree, at least they'll see that you're on the same team.

[samstave]

:-)

Ona lighter note.

I made some amazing flower arrangements today.

And I appreciate your comment and you. Thank you.