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		jghn on July 22, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Quiet Hacker News (2017) Is that really a new phenomenon? I’m thinking back to Usenet in the early through late 90s, many of those debates had the same pattern

ckastner on July 22, 2019 [–]

The phenomenon isn't new, but I believe the extent of it is.

In my perception, discussions are being becoming more and more polarized, and Twitter and Facebook have becoming major contributors outrage culture rather than furthering critical thought.

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