Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

[flagged]



Off the top of my head Alex Jones comes to mind as both, but if we don’t agree on him I doubt we’ll agree on any part of this topic.


Probably not. I'm not for blacklisting people based on their ideals and sanctioned topics.

I think you should talk people you disagree with, who wants an echo chamber?

Fight misinformation with more information, not censorship.

The laptop and lab leak censorship fiasco should have been an awakening to that.


I didn’t mention blacklisting. I said that I, as an individual, do not like Joe Rogan. I personally do not listen to his podcast, nor do I watch or listen to Alex Jones.

Thank you for your suggestion about what I should do, but I’ll politely decline your request that I go out of my way to consume media made by people I dislike in order to reverse an arbitrary judgment of being in an “echo chamber” from a stranger.

I’m happy stating my opinion and not being prescriptive. I hope you enjoy whatever media you choose to consume.


I thought it was telling that Rogan tends to pair Jones with another guest who is ... obviously out to lunch. The last time I saw he had AJ on he was sitting beside a flat earther. Having the two together made both look as ridiculous as they really are.

That said, he's had too many questionable dieticians, anti-vaxxers, and such that he leaves unquestioned and unchallenged. To say nothing of his poor history with gender issues.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: