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jjs
on July 17, 2009
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Please avoid introducing classic flamewar topics
It would be fair to say, "use your discretion". Any topic can be presented in an inflammatory manner.
tokenadult
on July 17, 2009
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That's an interesting response. That implies that something that is very much a core topic of HN discussion could be nothing but flame bait if the treatment of it in the submission is sufficiently inflammatory.
jjs
on July 18, 2009
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Exactly. I may enjoy pie, but you won't win my favor by presenting me a pie to the face.
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