First of let me say that I am from India.
I have been watching the number of (negative) political posts regarding India on HN for quite some time now[1]
What are the benefits and costs of discussing these issues here on HN?
Some benefits:
1. It gives rise to a discussion which hopefully translates to solutions and actions for future
2. It is a nice break from discussing technology ( ?? )
Some costs:
1. HN being an international forum, it gives an idea that India is choke full of problems that nothing good will come out of India [2].
No wonder latest discussion on India's Mars vision was derided along the lines of "Get food to your people first"
2. It is not of interest to a large number of hackers
3. It is a fertile ground for armchair theorizing.
I am of the opinion these stories should be flagged.
What are the benefits and costs of discussing these issues here on HN?
Some benefits: 1. It gives rise to a discussion which hopefully translates to solutions and actions for future 2. It is a nice break from discussing technology ( ?? ) Some costs: 1. HN being an international forum, it gives an idea that India is choke full of problems that nothing good will come out of India [2]. No wonder latest discussion on India's Mars vision was derided along the lines of "Get food to your people first" 2. It is not of interest to a large number of hackers 3. It is a fertile ground for armchair theorizing.
I am of the opinion these stories should be flagged.
[1]http://www.hnsearch.com/search#request/submissions&q=ind... [2]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativity_bias