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by tomp 4417 days ago
Because such stories are usually knee-jerk reactions, badly argumented, badly researched, un-objective, and assume some opinions that not everyone agrees with are facts. Furthermore, pointing this out can inspire rage and insults from a part of the online population. Finally, they induce a flame-war with no clear victors and no apparent benefits for the victors. They don't really encourage discussion, just as most static-dynamic do not.