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The level of discourse on HN is a trove if intellectual splendor compared to reddit. I spend time on both, but I try not to comment on reddit because all you te
by EpicEng 10y ago
The level of discourse on HN is a trove if intellectual splendor compared to reddit. I spend time on both, but I try not to comment on reddit because all you tend to get in response is know it all 20 year olds calling you an idiot. Here, even if/when I get into a disagreement, it's mostly fact based and not personal.
- DannyBee 10y agoYeah, it's kind of sad. the only forums i browse on reddit are things like "college football", etc, where it's not really a serious intellectual discussion. Even something like "hey, did i waterproof this shower correctly" on reddit turns into a massive crapfest. https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/58tl1w/did_i_mess_up_my_shower_install_by_not/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/58tl1w/did_i_mess_up_m... Though, staring at it days later, the top level comments ended up roughly okay. But until everyone mostly moved on, ... (IE if you stared at this thread 2 days ago, it would make you not have any desire to participate in an online forum ever)
- mancerayder 10y agoWhat kills me on sites like reddit are the 'quippy one-liners' in response to arguments. You might write something rationally-crafted, careful to support your conclusion, and someone will respond with a funny-to-them sarcastic sentence, intended to totally obliterate the argument. People fancy themselves cocky and clever enough that reason isn't necessary. A few rofl's in response is all you need (or Likes on another popular service). That's really why HN is the only place I comment.