OK, let me propose a clarification of the words we are using for this discussion:
politeness - adhering to a set of widely accepted social norms of communication
being civil - avoiding showing strongly negative emotions, or directly acting to produce such emotions in other people (in most societies, is a part of politeness)
niceness - having positive emotions directed at other people, together with the caring and pleasant behaviour that naturally result from it
So, using the above: LW is not big on politeness, and I fully support this position; LW has being civil in its established norms, and I suggest we keep it; LW norms have nothing on niceness, and I suggest we work to change this.
LW norms have nothing on niceness
I am sorry, you want to have norms about what kind of emotions I am supposed to be having??
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