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subsubzero ◴[] No.35461974[source]
Congrats Dang, you have done a wonderful job so far and moderate one of the most fantastic online communities out there. I am sure most of the job feels somewhat thankless but I want to let you know I(and many many other users on this site) appreciate your hard work and dedication.
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codeddesign ◴[] No.35462773[source]
If by “finest” you mean a Reddit mob mentality for tech, then yes I completely agree with this statement.
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dang ◴[] No.35463131[source]
What do you think we could do differently? Serious question.

I don't like the mob thing either but it's how large group dynamics on the internet work (by default). We try to mitigate it where we can but there's not a lot of knowledge about how to do that.

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jquery ◴[] No.35469283[source]
Hi dang, I hope this message finds you well. Although my reply may not directly address the original question, I believe it is relevant to the topic at hand. As a dedicated and experienced contributor to Hacker News for the past 14 years, I have occasionally participated in passionate discussions that have turned somewhat heated, and I have also submitted low-quality content on occasion. As a result, my account was placed in a restricted status, and I frequently encounter a "you are posting too fast" notification that hinders my ability to engage in discussions. I would like to suggest that you consider implementing an expiration date for this "special status" for users like myself.

This ongoing "you are posting too fast" notification has significantly impeded my participation in meaningful conversations. For instance, during a recent debate on the implications of artificial intelligence in the job market, I found it challenging to effectively engage with other users due to this restriction. Similarly, in another thread discussing the merits of various statistical approaches to a subject, my contributions were stifled by the same limitation.

I kindly ask that the administrators of Hacker News consider adopting a more flexible approach to managing user interactions. This approach should accommodate the occasional expression of strong opinions while preserving a respectful and productive environment for all community members.

(Ironically, this very comment was subject to the "you are posting too fast" limitation, which is why I could not respond sooner.)

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1. philipkglass ◴[] No.35471026[source]
Send email to hn@ycombinator.com pledging to follow the rules and requesting removal of the penalty status. I too once accrued an account penalty due to actions I took in heated threads, and an email cleared it up. The chances of dang seeing your request as a comment (even in a post about him) are much lower.