Threats of Violence Debate
Discussions revolve around whether specific comments, tweets, or statements qualify as threats of violence, their appropriateness in online communities like Hacker News, and related moderation or legal implications.
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How is this a 'threat'?
You're aware that threats of violence, even vague ones, are against the terms of use of this community, right?
Didn’t see any death threats listed, is this relevant?
For threats (real or implied), absolutely.
Can't help but wonder what the verbatim "threat" was
"threats of violence"...........seriously ?? haha
I don't think the person making the threat is reading HN comments. Not sure who you're addressing here.
Can't believe you're not allowed to threaten to murder people these days. Everyone's so sensitive!
Threats of violence are not appropriate. Adding "Just kidding" does not help.
That sounds like a threat of violence.