[hackerspaces] Thread to move: Hacking the Spaces

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Matt Joyce wrote:
>   The problem isn't with theory or discussion.  It's with people who
> don't understand how to formulate arguments and present them in a
> fashion that is courteous and respectful to all.  During the
> conversation regarding the article Johannes published there was a sudden
> surge of ad hominem attacks and general fallacy.  What's worse is that
> no moderator stepped in to silence the deluge of crap mails. 
> Discussions are generally moderated and a certain level of decorum is
> expected of all involved.  While I don't expect debate rules and clear
> adherence to the rules of logic, I do expect people to at least treat
> people as they themselves expect to be treated.

It still means that you want someone else to moderate for you. I do
believe in the peer2peer approach, something that can actually work
online vs offline. Filtering/moderation should work at the end point,
because in the end, no one can decide for you. Well I don't think they
should anyway.

btw, I don't think pasting mails with trolls, no matter how funny, is
either courteous or respectful to anyone.

Although I don't think any hacker should or would have the experience
with heavy online discussions (not all hackers have a long digital
history). I do think it's important that people think for themselves and
are able to judge and filter for themselves. If reading through crap is
a skill you don't have, I'd say you either learn it or find someone to
filter for you, but don't force a filter/moderator on everyone else.

W.


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