A thread through the archive
Essays tagged “online harassment”. Follow an idea across the archive.
Scott Alexander explains why the controversial Culture War thread was removed from r/slatestarcodex due to harassment, and discusses the challenges of hosting spaces for difficult conversations online.
A collection of interesting links from November 2014 covering science, technology, politics, and culture, with Scott's commentary and analysis on each.
Scott Alexander argues for a legitimate 'spirit of the First Amendment' that protects the marketplace of ideas, criticizing tactics that silence rather than address arguments.