I'd think exceptions can be made for exceptional cases. Like it or not, this is a subject that has implications for very fundamental freedoms that most free citizens consider necessary for a positive future. While it may be tiring to hear the repetition and indignation, I think certain subjects should allow it. If not, you are possibly censoring the voices for liberty and humanity.
The propaganda machines are too big and too well oiled. Stopping their dissidents, even if it's just on HN for the sake of a better HN experience, IMHO is too far. As long as the front page isn't bombarded constantly, people can scroll past to another article if they know the dialogue will be repetitive. I don't think that's too much to ask in dire situations, although maybe you're saying HN doesn't consider this situation dire...
EDIT: Lmao 10 mins in, multiple down votes but no responses. Good work HN.
The trouble with that argument is that everyone has their different idea of what the exception should be. If we accommodate them all, that's the same as anything goes.
The propaganda machines are too big and too well oiled. Stopping their dissidents, even if it's just on HN for the sake of a better HN experience, IMHO is too far. As long as the front page isn't bombarded constantly, people can scroll past to another article if they know the dialogue will be repetitive. I don't think that's too much to ask in dire situations, although maybe you're saying HN doesn't consider this situation dire...
EDIT: Lmao 10 mins in, multiple down votes but no responses. Good work HN.