Vladimir_Nesov comments on Configurations and Amplitude - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 08 May 2012 11:51:32PM *  3 points [-]

The current procedure: (1) banning mode is only triggered by a user systematically accumulating some crazy amount of negative Karma quickly, (2) you get an explicit statement of banning-mode having been triggered, where others can appeal/discuss the decision, (3) you are free to continue participating if you somehow manage to produce the kind of comments that don't get downvoted (so it's more of a parole). In no other cases do the comments get banned.

Comment author: Monkeymind 09 May 2012 12:02:04AM *  0 points [-]

If this is where we are at, then please advise me of it so I can take appropriate steps to avoid getting banned. I don't think I got an explicit statement of banning mode having been triggered, but I want to be sure since there is talk of the ban hammer going down.

I am not trying to be contrary, I just am, so it comes out that way. I truly think that what I have to offer has merit. Of course, if the community does not think so then it is within their power to down vote me into non-existence. That is fair, as I have no right to force my ideas on another person. It just seemed that this would be a place to share ideas. Perhaps not.

Comment author: thomblake 09 May 2012 12:03:41AM 9 points [-]

Yes, and it's carried out by Vladimir_Nesov and his ilk, which makes me not worry at all about the application in this particular case. I still needed to register my general objection, and I fear for our children's children who might suffer under an oppressive fascist regime based on the Less Wrong moderation policy.

Comment author: [deleted] 09 May 2012 12:10:32AM 2 points [-]

Upvoted for sheer hubris alone.

Comment author: gwern 09 May 2012 12:59:22AM 12 points [-]

Oh, there's no need to fear that: LWers don't have children.