Kaj_Sotala comments on [META] Introduction thread attitudes and discussions - Less Wrong

22 Post author: Vaniver 02 January 2012 01:18AM

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Comment author: Kaj_Sotala 02 January 2012 09:17:29AM 6 points [-]

Note that while I felt an extra objection to wedrifid's tone because it was to a newcomer, I would have felt at least mild disapproval even if it was to a regular. I don't think anyone - newcomers or regulars - should be shielded from criticism, but I do think that the tone for the criticism should be kept friendly.

A Suite of Pragmatic Considerations in Favor of Niceness seems relevant here.

Comment author: Vaniver 02 January 2012 12:54:55PM 0 points [-]

I agree that friendliness is generally positive, though unfriendliness has its uses.