[xtiansimon]

"toxic"? I don't think HN is more toxic than anywhere else on the net. Less so even. People may share a thought that is poorly considered, and, if another person takes objection, get called out for it. And most remonstrations are at the civil level--polite with an explanation of the objection.

That said, consuming the news and social media at this time does raise my hackles. Rage inducing, even. "God" help us all.

[Rochus]

> I don't think HN is more toxic than anywhere else

It is supposed to be less toxic, enabling interesting discussions about tech, where people can exchange ideas and learn something. There are enough other places for politics.