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Rule 42a: if a HN thread does not yet exist for it, then it is your civic duty to create one.

I like this one better than 42, with the appeal to civic duty and all :)

Rule 42a.1: if someone has created a novel thread, the community should support with up votes even if they disagree with the conclusions or assertions.

This. So much this ...

Tip of the hat to you sir.-

This is so much in the spirit of the site, methinks ...

... support the thread, because it -fosters discussion-, and have the wherewithal to have your point of view challenged.-

Expose yourself to the opposing viewpoint(s).-

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