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Have you ever stopped to think how calling people aggressors, and flamewar starters affects them? Do you think such insults are going to encourage them to keep trying to elevate the level of conversation here? Have you considered trying to understand them as a human, rather than treat them as an anonymous enemy? You might find treating people nicely can result in them being more open to your perspective, and maybe just maybe you'll open your mind yourself.

>>natmas+(OP)
(Belated reply, but I only just saw this.)

Yes, I do think about that; I try not to call people aggressors and flamewar starters, but only to make statements about content. I don't always get that right, though.

If you want to continue discussing this, emailing hn@ycombinator.com would be best, since we don't see everything posted here.