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JasonADrury | on: Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then locks the server
I think the most important question here is this: Are users who post the string "microslop" generally desirable participants that will contribute in a productive manner?

I suspect not.

Steve16384 | parent | next
It depends what the purpose of the Discord channel is. Is it for open and frank discussion, or for MS drones to discuss Copilot development. It's a cliche, but banning certain words smacks of 1984-style censorship.
JasonADrury | root | parent
> Is it for open and frank discussion

So... 4chan? Why would you possibly want that in this context?

Although, you're posting on HN so it's probably fair to assume that "open and frank discussion" isn't a very high priority for you.

crote | parent
An even more important question is: why does Microsoft care so much about a handful of people using that term that they are willing to risk getting Streisanded over it?

Nobody cares about banning the few idiots who do nothing but spam "MICROSLOP SUCKS MICROSLOP SUCKS". But banning the entire term "microslop", just in case someone might use it? Well, what kind of response were they expecting?

JasonADrury | root | parent | next
>An even more important question is: why does Microsoft care so much about a handful of people using that term that they are willing to risk getting Streisanded over it?

Because the decision was made by some normal adult without mental health issues who hasn't internalized just how disturbed some people on the internet are?

It really shouldn't be unreasonable for moderators to try to maintain a professional tone. Although in this case they certainly picked the wrong platform if "professional" was what they were going for.

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