I have to admit I'm pretty tired of having to police my conversation here. I always try to be civil and this post is definitely on topic. Would it not be better to not allow contentious submissions in the first place?
I get plenty of upvotes (and downvotes) so obviously what I say is resonating with some of the population here.
Edit: To be clear I don't think you can talk about moral panics in gaming without mentioning the one that's currently happening.
Gamergate trolling (which is obviously what you posted) is not on topic in a discussion about the history of Dungeons and Dragons—nor, for that matter, anywhere on HN.
You've subtly changed the subject by saying "contentious submissions". That's not what this is about.
The guidelines hold independently of upvotes. HN is a constitutional democracy. If you're tired of following the guidelines, please stop posting here until your energy is recouped.
I get plenty of upvotes (and downvotes) so obviously what I say is resonating with some of the population here.
Edit: To be clear I don't think you can talk about moral panics in gaming without mentioning the one that's currently happening.