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Could you clarify what are you getting at when you say "actionable to permanent in two hours"? A few of the things I like about HN is are: * there are experts
by EdSharkey 10y ago
Could you clarify what are you getting at when you say "actionable to permanent in two hours"?
A few of the things I like about HN is are:
* there are experts in many fields lurking that sometimes jump in on discussions and offer valuable opinions
* the site rules, moderation, and downvotes encourage people to think before they write and have respectful discussions - I notice a lot of people bring their A-game here when they comment
I'm always so surprised when users edit their comment to complain that they are accumulating downvotes. Karma is just a counter that got decremented a bunch of times. It says that people did not like what you wrote - process the feedback, move on, and try to do better next time!
I've found that when I have an opinion I know others will consider odious, if I'm gentle with my approach and give some rationale, I don't get too harshly downvoted. A handful of "I DISAGREE, JERK" downvotes never hurt anyone.
- grzm 10y agoCould you clarify what are you getting at when you say "actionable to permanent in two hours"? Likely this is a reference to how long a comment is editable by the author. After two hours, a comment can no longer be edited or deleted.
- EdSharkey 10y agoThanks for clarifying, I had no idea what they were referring to in that case.
- sanderjd 10y agoI don't think they meant editing to complain about downvotes, but rather editing to disavow or delete a comment you wish you hadn't made (usually days or weeks later). I have lots of old comments that I find embarrassing now.