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Your Review: The Astral Codex Ten Commentariat (“Why Do We Suck?”)

A data-driven analysis of the ACX/SSC comment section quality over time reveals historical peaks and valleys, with recent signs of improvement after previous declines in 2016 and 2021.

acx
Jul 26, 2025 11,423 words 183 likes 305 comments Listen · 65 min Read Read
free speech (23) online discourse (10) blog policy (6) comment moderation (4) community guidelines (4)

Comments / Register Of Bans

Scott Alexander explains ACX's comment policy, requiring comments to be at least two of true, necessary, and kind, and lists recent bans.

acx
Jun 1, 2021 721 words 24 likes 0 comments Read Read
online discourse (10) blog policy (6) comment moderation (4) community guidelines (4) Game of Thrones (2)

The Comment Policy Is “Victorian Sufi Buddha Lite”

Scott Alexander introduces a comment policy for his blog based on the criteria of truth, necessity, and kindness, along with a reporting system and moderation approach.

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Mar 2, 2014 955 words 0 likes 102 comments Read Read
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Suggest A Comments Policy

Scott Alexander asks readers for suggestions on a new comments policy for his blog, outlining five key criteria it should meet.

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Feb 25, 2014 485 words 0 likes 240 comments Read Read
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