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I'm glad there are people who don't care anything you mentioned while offering something users enjoy using.

• striking 10y ago
  It's a joke. https://slashdot.org/story/01/10/23/1816257/apple-releases-ipod https://slashdot.org/story/01/10/23/1816257/apple-releases-i... I'm glad there are people who tell jokes, honestly.
  • idlewords 10y ago
    This site is a place for serious discussion!
    • magicseth 10y ago
      Obviously
    • dredmorbius 10y ago
      Sometimes people hack contests.
      • striking 10y ago
        I mean, it's called "Hacker News," right?
        • dredmorbius 10y ago
          Point.
  • exolymph 10y ago
    I must admit, it was totally non-obvious to me that this was a joke.
    • striking 10y ago
      The part about "no wireless" and "Nomads" didn't clue you in? Not even a raised eyebrow?
      • exolymph 10y ago
        People say utterly ridiculous things with utmost sincerity on Hacker News all the time.
    • paulcole 10y ago
      Hey gang, I think I found the new HN motto!
    • nicolas_t 10y ago
      I got the joke directly but it really relies on the shared culture of oldies who still remember hanging out on slashdot :-)