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knb comments on Why is reddit so negative? - Less Wrong Discussion

4 Post author: katydee 09 February 2011 04:35AM

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Comment author: knb 09 February 2011 06:04:08PM 1 point [-]

I really disagree. I think there is a huge difference between the specific, nonpersonal, criticism Louie got and the deep cynicism ubiquitous personal abuse and negativity that dominate most online discussions.

Comment author: gwern 09 February 2011 06:05:51PM 1 point [-]

ubiquitous personal abuse and negativity

The obvious failure modes, in other words.