HN Sexism Debate

The cluster revolves around debates on whether specific comments or statements on Hacker News constitute sexism, with users arguing over definitions, intent, and implications of sexist language.

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Sample Comments

lawl Jun 5, 2013 View on HN

You're denying a man to have an opinion about sexism? That's sexism! (obviously joking)

rmc Apr 28, 2014 View on HN

Yes it's alright. Because it's not sexist. (cf a common definition of sexism: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7660512 )

alistairSH Jun 13, 2017 View on HN

You're correct - it's a sexist thing. I'm not sure malice is intended, but that doesn't make it fair or right.

tamana Aug 31, 2016 View on HN

The sexism is really out of line.

ig1 Jan 26, 2012 View on HN

Flagged "Seems that only women understand it but you never know, maybe it will actually be the next big thing" - let's keep this type of sexism off HN.

0xdeadbeefbabe Aug 7, 2017 View on HN

Some people might see that as sexist.

alkeicndkehdiek Sep 11, 2019 View on HN

Curious what your working definition of "sexism" is in this scenario?

permo-w Mar 30, 2024 View on HN

sounds like theres a healthy dose of sexism at play here.

chris_wot Sep 9, 2013 View on HN

If its not sexist, then can you explain why it is inconsiderate?

dumbaccount123 Mar 14, 2023 View on HN

Sexist really? seems like you have a preconceived ideas in your head. Stop strawmanning. Also its not that serious.