> It's in part the upvote / downvote, an horrible gamification of online discourse
HN isn't any different. Possibly worse, since only accounts with a certain level of internet points are permitted to judge others.
HN isn't any different. Possibly worse, since only accounts with a certain level of internet points are permitted to judge others.
Well, I'd argue Reddit is worse simply because of the topics of discussion that proliferate there, and because insulting is allowed in many subs. But the gamification part and the subtle flamewars are very present here on HN.