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Why do so many on HN feel the need to structure their responses like this: > Something Rude. Real argument, which is stronger with first sentence removed. You
by sqeaky 9y ago
Why do so many on HN feel the need to structure their responses like this:
> Something Rude. Real argument, which is stronger with first sentence removed.
You may be right (or wrong, I don't know) but opening with rudeness or insults makes it more difficult to have meaningful conversations.
- solipsism 9y agoRudeness? Insults? I said "this is naive", not "you are naive." Surely we're all adults and can talk about ideas candidly without having to beat around the bush and tell each other little white lies. A while ago you told someone, "You speak in broad generalizations that miss many points and make many faulty assumptions. " Any difference between your statement and mine comes down to how individuals respond to specific words. How about we rise above such pettiness and focus on the subject matter? You've added nothing to this discussion and have wasted people's time.
- sqeaky 9y ago> You've added nothing to this discussion and have wasted people's time. What is your response doing?