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I'm really confused...did you write this ironically? Are you the author? Your quote seems to directly confirm the author's hypothesis, no? E.g. that there now
by x2398dh1 9y ago
I'm really confused...did you write this ironically? Are you the author? Your quote seems to directly confirm the author's hypothesis, no? E.g. that there now exists a class of affluent status who is not longer able to signal his or her value through objects anymore since they are widely accessible by all classes, so one has to find other ways to subtly show one's wealth. You then go and comment on Hacker News about how wealthy and self-realized you, "aspire to be." Is that not why the author chose the term, "aspirational class?"
Either the author is really on to something, or you yourself are an agent of the author.
- saint_fiasco 9y agoWhy is that confusing? Has HN become so contrarian that a top comment agreeing with the author is suspect?
- heyoni 9y agoI think the confusion stems from the fact that the OP tries to set himself apart from the target of the article. It just sounds like he didn't read the link.
- delinka 9y agoI don't see this "[trying] to set himself apart" bit. Maybe I'm reading too literal? Maybe others are projecting? I don't know. I read OP as continuing the article's discussion. Or just a minor "meh, this is how it is with me." But "setting himself apart"? Or 'writing ironically'? I don't see it.
- iNate2000 9y ago>> Maybe I'm not the mainstream...