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Lumifer comments on Open Thread Feb 29 - March 6, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Viliam 03 March 2016 02:10:49PM *  0 points [-]

It's not really politics that is the target of the ban, it's a certain type of politics.

Nope, it's a certain type of behavior.

And given that they were booted from LW for their views,

Nope.

sticking a thumb in the eye of LW is entirely predictable.

Yes, this attitude is a part of the behavior.

Generally, you guys love to behave like predators. Never take "no" for an answer, double down when someone refuses to debate with you (but when someone does, it's obvious you don't listen anyway), then switch to karma assassinations when arguments fail, or otherwise threaten revenge. You probably believe that this is the right (pun intended) strategy, and if only you stay persistent enough, everyone will sooner or later bend over and take it in the ass. Thus sayeth Gnon or whichever idiotic abbreviation you worship today.

Meanwhile, in the real world, being an asshole often works short-term, but in longer term, there are some complications. Such as being publicly recognized for what you are, and not being welcome among people who have higher standards of interaction.

By the way, you guys are much less different from the SJW predators than either side would admit, except that they are pros (because they were selected from a much larger pool of candidates) and you are mostly wankers. Just saying, because you are going to downvote this comment anyway.

But don't mind me. Follow your own strategy and see where it leads you.

Comment author: Lumifer 03 March 2016 03:47:04PM *  3 points [-]

Generally, you guys love to behave like predators.

Oh, boy. Who's that "you guys"? I don't think bbdd is one of the NRx.

In any case, let me point out that you just threw a hissy fit. That wasn't a good move... X-/

Comment author: Viliam 03 March 2016 03:55:46PM *  3 points [-]

Sure. I'm going to spend the rest of the day offline, to clear my mind.