I also have noticed in the past his sometimes unusually hostile/gaslighting/uncharitable/unproductive war-of-attrition discussion style when he disagrees with someone, described here in detail by habryka. Including his aggressive/escalating voting behavior in simple one-to-one disagreements, also mentioned by habryka. (I also wondered whether sock puppet accounts or specific “voting friends” are involved, but as far as I see habryka didn’t mention these exist, which is some evidence that they don’t.) I have not seen anyone else act like that, so I don’t think this is a case of just “banning people who voice criticism”. There are countless people posting outspoken criticisms without remotely employing an unconstructive style like that.
Reading now that this has been going on for many years, including temporary bans, I believe this is a psychological property of his personality, and likely not something he can really control. Similar to how some people have a natural tendency to voice disagreements in friendly and productive manner, but the other way round.
I also have noticed in the past his sometimes unusually hostile/gaslighting/uncharitable/unproductive war-of-attrition discussion style when he disagrees with someone, described here in detail by habryka. Including his aggressive/escalating voting behavior in simple one-to-one disagreements, also mentioned by habryka. (I also wondered whether sock puppet accounts or specific “voting friends” are involved, but as far as I see habryka didn’t mention these exist, which is some evidence that they don’t.) I have not seen anyone else act like that, so I don’t think this is a case of just “banning people who voice criticism”. There are countless people posting outspoken criticisms without remotely employing an unconstructive style like that.
Reading now that this has been going on for many years, including temporary bans, I believe this is a psychological property of his personality, and likely not something he can really control. Similar to how some people have a natural tendency to voice disagreements in friendly and productive manner, but the other way round.