| Just noting: I'm giving this some thought, it's a good question. Though for the most part, the short answer is that HN would be either irrelevant, irredeemably corrupted itself, and/or a tool for the abusive power of that world. Which is to say that fighting against that outcome is paramount. The evil that is to be fought is far more than just one person. But by fighting that orientation (it's not an ideology, it's simple power-lust) is essential. HN has had its critics going back to its origins. I'm tending to think jwz was right. I've heard from others who were themselves prominent on HN that they're finding the site no longer tolerable, and I ask myself whether or not it is at least weekly, if not more often. And as much as I've admired much of what dang does here, there's some which makes my hair stand up. Including what he has, and has not, said in this thread. (This is only a partial answer, and I hope to give it more consideration and justice soon.) |