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You don't need to do that, the world is big and our perspective can only incorporate so much of it. It's not really healthy to let one (relatively small) mistak
by unimpressive 11y ago
You don't need to do that, the world is big and our perspective can only incorporate so much of it. It's not really healthy to let one (relatively small) mistake or a couple of people you don't even know getting mad at you cause you to abandon things of a higher priority. (Like your current identity on a website you like.)
As Mz said, if you learned from the mistake flagellating yourself isn't necessary.
- autoreleasepool 11y agoThanks. I was ashamed, but I think you're right not that it's not worth abandoning an identity over. A better strategy will be to avoid participating in non-technical discussions on HN. So that's what I'll do.
- Mz 11y agoNah. I am probably the best possible person to make this kind of mistake with. I am not grudging, I have excellent family support -- when I am suicidal, my sons make sure I am not left alone -- and I explain certain kinds of things well. Take a break until it smarts less, but don't swear off nontechnical discussions for all time. :-) Have a great day!