ACX
Comments / Register Of Bans
Scott Alexander explains ACX's comment policy, requiring comments to be at least two of true, necessary, and kind, and lists recent bans.
5 min read 721 words
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Essays on online discourse
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Highlights From The Comments On Culture Wars
Scott Alexander responds to reader comments on his culture wars article, addressing various topics including 4chan history, transgender issues, feminism, dating apps, and internet censorship.
36 min read 5,540 words
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Socratic Grilling
Scott Alexander advocates for 'Socratic grilling' as a valuable learning tool, urging people not to mistake genuine confusion and questioning for arrogance or challenges to authority.
10 min read 1,434 words
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New Atheism: The Godlessness That Failed
Scott Alexander examines the rise and fall of New Atheism, arguing it was replaced by social justice as the dominant online 'hamartiology' explaining society's problems.
39 min read 5,951 words
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Against Interminable Arguments
Scott Alexander examines the problem of endless, unproductive arguments in online communities and proposes ways to mitigate them while maintaining healthy discourse.
13 min read 1,861 words
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Fearful Symmetry
Scott Alexander examines the parallels between social justice and anti-social justice groups, arguing that shared experiences of perceived persecution could lead to better understanding and less conflict.
45 min read 6,866 words
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The Future Is Filters
Scott examines the potential future of online content filtering technology, considering its benefits, drawbacks, and societal implications.
12 min read 1,721 words
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Radicalizing the Romanceless
Scott Alexander critiques feminist discourse around 'nice guys', arguing it can be unfair and counterproductive, potentially driving lonely men towards anti-feminist ideologies.
49 min read 7,509 words
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The Comment Policy Is “Victorian Sufi Buddha Lite”
Scott Alexander introduces a comment policy for his blog based on the criteria of truth, necessity, and kindness, along with a reporting system and moderation approach.
7 min read 955 words
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Suggest A Comments Policy
Scott Alexander asks readers for suggestions on a new comments policy for his blog, outlining five key criteria it should meet.
4 min read 485 words