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It's very hard to be happy about things that actively reduce one's happiness. This isn't unreasonable. You have a different experience - that doesn't make everybody else an idiot. In fact, your comment (regardless of attitude on AI) is exactly an example of the kind of attitude that is in opposition to the curiosity, positivity, and humanity that HN historically represents.

> In fact, your comment (regardless of attitude on AI) is exactly an example of the kind of attitude that is in opposition to the curiosity, positivity, and humanity that HN historically represents.

My patience has worn out. I've tolerated the anti-AI sentiment for years, but at this point it's beyond grating.

I've heard all the arguments, I've been called all the names. The anti-AI crowd is frequently uncivil, and that just gets to glide by. I'm tired of it.

I don't go flagging every anti AI voice here, regardless of how hateful or cruel it is.

Isn't one of the original purposes of HN not discussion and curiosity for purpose of learning and widening our perspectives? The discourse here is some of the most reasonable on the internet (usually), and nothing is better for us to challenge and assess our positions.

I myself am relatively cautious about AI, mostly due to ethical concerns, yet I often open AI related threads to be informed and hear differing perspectives and arguments.

A Hacker News without open conversations and opposing views is a Hacker News that has lost its way and, at least imo, lost its value.

Hey. I've seen your comments in other threads, and have been one of the people who has downvoted you.

>I am sick and tired of anti-AI dogma.

"Anti-AI dogma" does not exist on HN. I see more posts in favor of using AI then against them, and most people on HN I would bet are pro-AI. If you want to see a stark contrast, go read a r/ExperiencedDevs post related to AI.

>I want a healthy, happy community sharing about the new tools and models. Not constantly dumping and complaining

Why are you surprised people dislike ongoing upheaval of their career field(s) and/or the constant FUD coming from the companies driving that change? Genuinely, are you incapable of reasoning about why this would be unpopular? Or you just being dense?

I assume it's the latter.

Also, be the fucking change you want to see in the world. If you want a space free from people sharing their thoughts, go vibe code your own website where you censor anyone who would dare question whether technological progress could have side effects.

Hell, if you do so, maybe you'll take some of the other self-victimizing AI users with you.

The discourse is full of venom and it's not from our side.

>The discourse is full of venom and it's not from our side.

Again, expecting people not to show emotions over things they care about is a you problem.

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