[gandutraveler]

I know someone who laughs by saying LOL instead of actually laughing. So there is a difference between slang and internet slang.

[shreyshnaccount]

yeah my 13 year old brother occasionally does that too

[xwdv]

I heard someone loudly exclaim L O L at tech conference one time in real life and it just made me want to kick their ass. I had a low opinion of that person immediately.

[jacobmischka]

Seems like they're not the most immature one in this situation.

[gaws]

What do you expect from a user who claims to be "fighting for my life in the comments almost daily" on HN? el-oh-el.

[spoils19]

HN is the last bastion of free speech and intelligent conversation. Sorry to hear if you dislike people who want to defend that right adamantly, but myself and most other HNers who embrace the free speech, conservative model would politely, but firmly, show you the door.

[gaws]

> myself and most other HNers who embrace the free speech, conservative model would politely, but firmly, show you the door.

No one is entitled to 100% free speech protection on a moderated platform one joins by choice. If you're concerned about saying what you want without the risk of being banned, consider hosting your own forum where you have all the control. Only then you will be free.