[Braxton1980]

There's a post that the FBI arrested a judge who helped an illegal immigrant avoid capture during a court proceeding.

900+ upvotes

- it has nothing to do with tech

- it's about a hot button political issue

- it helps the Republican cause.

Not flagged

[YZF]

I'm just curious why you think it helps the Republican cause? When I saw this reported in the media my feel was this is something Democrats are going to latch on to demonstrate the government is seeking to intimidate the judicial branch.

I guess it can have different interpretation.

Either way I'd really prefer not to see this stuff on Hacker News. We have enough things that push people buttons in other places.

[A4ET8a8uTh0_v2]

HN has degraded a little since I joined some years ago. It is still better than most of the online fora out there, but you can feel the change in the posts.

[Braxton1980]

Let me help degrade it further by asking what the purpose of this comment is and then asking if outside changes, like Trump, would be a more likely explanation for the change in tone

[A4ET8a8uTh0_v2]

The purpose is the help understand current state of play. It used to be more purposeful, useful and meaningful for me to be here. If things will continue with its current trajectory, I will simply stop. I am not saying everyone will. We all have different lines after all. I am not sure what Trump has to do with this particular conversation though.

[Braxton1980]

>I am not sure what Trump has to do with this particular conversation though.

Your original comment was about the change in tone, I'm giving what I think is the main reason. He spews hateful rhetoric and insults people constantly. Tens of millions voted for him to represent them in the highest position in the world.

>. It used to be more purposeful, useful and meaningful for me

I think the articles where you'll find the highest percentage of comments you'd dislike are obvious. Just don't click on them.

>The purpose is the help understand current state of play.

This is improved if the information is accurate right? Calling out those that might be lying helps.

[A4ET8a8uTh0_v2]

I thought about what you wrote. I think I agree and I accept your argument.