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kelipsoyesterday at 10:12 PM1 replyview on HN

Chesterton’s fence has a specific definition. It’s not supposed to mean restrictions on social conduct or mores like you seem to be implying.


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xboxnolifestoday at 9:01 AM

Social conduct is the context, not the definition. Chesterton's fence is just about not touching things you dont understand.