>Last time I saw a big thread related to the topic there were super deeper threads of people just straight up calling each other slurs.

I hope you didn't take my comment is advocating for that. I can't really comment on a thread I didn't see.

>They probably would have been flagged, but the threads were just so deep you wouldn’t see that unless you’re intently following the thread.

Sounds like pointless name calling. That said, my original point that HN is not a good place to have these discussions stands. Unfortunately this community is for sterilized technical discussion, anything with spice or flavor isn't permitted.