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It's a cliche hacker news comment that adds nothing to the conversation: - Speaks in platitudes about the topic in a way that shows a thin understanding of the

It's a cliche hacker news comment that adds nothing to the conversation: - Speaks in platitudes about the topic in a way that shows a thin understanding of the context and only sounds smart to people that also aren't familiar with the context. - Armchair psychiatry used to advance a moralizing message. - All over the place while deep in a comment thread, seemingly more interested in hearing themselves talk than carrying on the conversation.

AnthonBerg 9y ago
Conversely, I see an insightful take on communication and hierarchy.
- kadenshep 9y ago
  Is this like an alt account to issue apologia for unpopular comments? You literally went through the comment tree and rehashed your personal opinion on the comment over and over again.
  - AnthonBerg 9y ago
    No. May I offer proof? I’m not sure what the best way would be. Suggestions?
forapurpose 9y ago
As the author of the comment in question, I think some of parent comment is fair criticism - that my comment is general and too superficial, without a strong basis in fact and it doesn't contribute much hard knowledge; it's all analysis. Also, it's long. I considered those things myself before I posted it. However, I didn't see how to overcome them; some issues don't lend themselves to strong factual bases, and some are much more nuanced than can be addressed in a few words - issues such as leadership - and yet they still are important enough to discuss. The problems of the world don't always conveniently fit our model of how we prefer to address them. How else could these issues be addressed? > It's a cliche hacker news comment This I strongly disagree with; these issues are rarely addressed with much serious thought and that's one reason I posted it.
- AnthonBerg 9y ago
  Just to make sure: I found it insightful, valuable, refreshing, and the right length.
  - forapurpose 9y ago
    Thank you; much appreciated. To be clear, I was responding to another commenter's criticism.

AnthonBerg 9y ago

Conversely, I see an insightful take on communication and hierarchy.

kadenshep 9y ago
Is this like an alt account to issue apologia for unpopular comments? You literally went through the comment tree and rehashed your personal opinion on the comment over and over again.
- AnthonBerg 9y ago
  No. May I offer proof? I’m not sure what the best way would be. Suggestions?

forapurpose 9y ago

As the author of the comment in question, I think some of parent comment is fair criticism - that my comment is general and too superficial, without a strong basis in fact and it doesn't contribute much hard knowledge; it's all analysis. Also, it's long. I considered those things myself before I posted it. However, I didn't see how to overcome them; some issues don't lend themselves to strong factual bases, and some are much more nuanced than can be addressed in a few words - issues such as leadership - and yet they still are important enough to discuss. The problems of the world don't always conveniently fit our model of how we prefer to address them. How else could these issues be addressed? > It's a cliche hacker news comment This I strongly disagree with; these issues are rarely addressed with much serious thought and that's one reason I posted it.

AnthonBerg 9y ago
Just to make sure: I found it insightful, valuable, refreshing, and the right length.
- forapurpose 9y ago
  Thank you; much appreciated. To be clear, I was responding to another commenter's criticism.