The Case for Apolitical Tech Spaces

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Tech spaces have become increasingly partisan, reducing their utility.
Game theory categorizes interactions into positive-sum, zero-sum, and negative-sum games.
Technical discussions are naturally positive-sum, enriching all participants.
Politics introduces zero-sum or negative-sum dynamics into tech spaces, harming community health.
Political discussions in tech forums often lead to destructive behaviors like insults and doxing.
Moderation becomes a battleground, with factions vying for control to silence opponents.
The majority of users prefer apolitical discussions and may leave as political conflicts escalate.
Maintaining topicality and civility is crucial to preserving positive-sum interactions.
Creating new, positive-sum spaces is easier than defending existing ones from political takeovers.
Leaving toxic spaces to build anew can be a viable strategy to avoid negative-sum conflicts.

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