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by simonask 452 days ago
I mean, aren't you having such an interaction right now? Do you find this discussion toxic?
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What I find toxic is the claim of zealotry when I can't see any, not on HN anyway.

So I called the poster out to show proof. So far there's none, except one Twitter post (because we all know that's the best technical discussion forum on the planet, clearly) which does not surprise me at all.

So they are the ones who get triggered by something that does not exist.

That is what is toxic.

If you go around claiming fantasies and people call you out then that falls more under curiosity and discussion. Not toxicity.

I wouldn't go so far as to say toxic in this case, but their reaction to me having a differing opinion is certainly characteristic of rust developer pathology. Not sure why rust attracts these people. This phenomenon should probably be studied.
I think “impulse to defend a community you’re a part of when you feel it is being unfairly maligned” is a pretty standard human response pattern.
- Insult a group with generalization

- Members of the group respond non-kindly

- "Help! I am being repressed!"

I mean, maybe you should try more balanced take next time. Just a thought.

I don't ever recall saying I'm being repressed. Could you point out where I said that?

If you're referring to my above post, I'm pointing out that you're having a very emotional reaction to what I'm saying. That's typically what I see from rust developers.

Where do you see emotional reaction?

All I do in each reply is point out how you generalize and get surprised that you are being called out.

No emotional reactions. Show me where they are?