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by gus_massa 1557 days ago
> they don't want downvoted into oblivion

I don't expect people to care too much abut that, because even if you get a thousand of downvotes, your karma is reduced only by -4.

I think the problem is that risk that the comment may cause people to report it to Facebook and get her/him deplataformed, or report it to the employer and get her/him fired using the employment at will. The chilling effect is real.

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Fascinating! I've been on HN for years and this is the first time I've heard this.