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> I don't get why you're so upset by it. Because harsh expressions are usually gratuitous. Because blanket assertions are usually wrong. And, because combini
by sigmaml 11y ago
> I don't get why you're so upset by it.
Because harsh expressions are usually gratuitous. Because blanket assertions are usually wrong. And, because combining both is rude.
(This applies to parts of PG's essay as well!)
For instance, did you really need to say `Whoa whoa slow down' when you began your reply? Did that add value?
- BinaryIdiot 11y ago> Because harsh expressions are usually gratuitous. Because blanket assertions are usually wrong. And, because combining both is rude. This never happened though. The parent simply stated they didn't have time for bullshit then said they purchase Macs so they don't have build PCs. He / she simply stated what they considered important. It was personal, there was no blanket assertions at all and it was in the same tone as the article so what was gratuitous in this context? > For instance, did you really need to say `Whoa whoa slow down' when you began your reply? Did that add value? I certainly did due to the outlandishness of what I replied to. It sounded two orders of magnitude harsher and more personal than I would have expected especially on HN.
- Ensorceled 11y agoI wasn't going to reply to this because, well, bullshit. But ... You took the worst possible interpretation of the original comment and then took it, out of context, as a personal attack. Then you posted a very nasty reply. Then, when you got called on it, you claim rudeness on the other parties. Think about that. Re-read the entire thread. Because you not only missed the point of the OC, you missed the point of the original essay.