What you're describing as toxic positivity is refusing to criticize things as th... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		Arainach on May 13, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: In a high-stress work environment, prioritize rela... What you're describing as toxic positivity is refusing to criticize things as they're happening. That's very different from not badmouthing people and teams behind their backs when they're not around to respond.

svnt on May 13, 2025 [–]

Yes, but I assumed that the lack of undercutting gossip not is what people are deeming “toxic positivity.”

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact