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I know that I'll probably be downvoted again, but nevertheless.
Sorry, but I don't feel that I have this freedom on LW. And I feel people moralize here especially using the downvote function.
To give a concrete example of Eliezer himself
http://lesswrong.com/lw/1ww/undiscriminating_skepticism/
I politely asked for clarification only to be not only ignored but also downvoted to -4:
http://lesswrong.com/lw/1ww/undiscriminating_skepticism/1t7r
On another comment I presented evidence to the contrary(a video interview) to be downvoted to -15: http://lesswrong.com/lw/1ww/undiscriminating_skepticism/1r5v
So when just asking the most basic rationality question(why do you believe what you believe) and presenting evidence that contradicts a point is downvoted I don't feel that LW is about rationality as much as others like to believe. And I also feel that basic elements of politeness are missing and yes, I feel like I have to walk on eggs.
This is precisely the wrong way to start off a post like this, a very passive-aggressive tone.
Are you certain that it isn't simply the tone of your posts?
Also bitterness. I think that you would benefit a lot by rephrasing your questions in a less confrontational manner.
could have become
Soften up your posts.
I never downvote, as I think it's counterproductive. Others don't agree, but that is their right. Taking it personally is not the right approach.
Edit - please disregard this post
Done. and done
Sorry, I can't unread it.