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Ok bucko- First of all, motors exist that can support more than 220 pounds, Mr. "Engineering Discussion". The conversation was absolutely not about engineering

Ok bucko- First of all, motors exist that can support more than 220 pounds, Mr. "Engineering Discussion". The conversation was absolutely not about engineering when I entered -- it was about how unhealthy anyone who weighed more than 220 pounds was -- implying they are not worth as much and/or don't deserve to have Segways. All of these sentiments were being upvoted, which means HN at large supports them. This is bigotry, and you are even now supporting and defending it. I'm not sure you understand how dog whistling works--the term isn't used to "rile up bigotry". In fact, it's used to call it out. You provided a classic example. You're more than happy to shit on "heavy" people, but you get upset when somebody exposes you as actually hating "fat" people. This is just like racists who openly hate on "immigrants" but will deny they have a problem with "mexicans" until they're blue in the face. I never called anyone an idiot; how dare you lie about me. As for "direct insults", I'm not doing anything the rest of HN doesn't already do. For example, StavrosK and the guy who doesn't seem to understand resource sharing are both obliquely implying I'm an idiot quite overtly; you seem A-OK with that. What's the source of the hypocrisy? Do you get something from bullying me, or have you somehow identified me as a low-status individual who it's ok to shit on? I'm not interested in talking to you any further, you seem to have some moral superiority complex that results in you doing logical backflips to justify your behavior and vilify mine. I guess I'm not part of the popular crowd here -- but I'm not violating the guidelines any more than anyone else and I don't appreciate your abuse.

komali2 8y ago
Anybody above 220lbs without the weight or muscle mass to justify it, i.e., has high bodyfat, is by definition unhealthy... That's... Biology lol. And yet even still I saw nothing supporting your claim that unhealthy people are less deserving. I think you're creating drama for no reason here. There was no bigotry. Nobody said overweight people don't deserve segways. Once again, we were commenting on how it was weird that Segway had such a low weight limit. Once again, you're attacking people that at some level were probably allies. I could have sworn I saw a comment where you used the word idiot, but maybe it's dead now? Maybe I never saw it. I'm happy to compile evidence of you being unnecessarily inflammatory though, because I think that's fun! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17298326 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17298326 A totally uncalled for and unsourced attack on someone's economic knowledge, presumably because you disagreed, and rather than spend the time illustrating why you disagree, you chose ad hominem, which is a logical fallacy. Luckily, hn called you on your bullshit and downvoted you. Thank God for self moderation. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17303263 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17303263 In which you call someone an asshole for attempting to connect your understanding with theirs. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17229419 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17229419 While the op wasn't exactly "nice" they were definitely polite. But unfortunately for them, that question was a challenge to your intellect, and therefore you decided to go with snark. Yup, some people weren't very kind to you, but I'm noticing a trend - it's two or three comments deep, after you've shown your colors. If someone came up to your friends while they were chatting at a bar, and said "ACHUALLY, THATS NOT HOW COMPUTERS WORK, SMART GUY!", I wonder what sort of attitude you would adopt as the conversation continued. I dont group people by some sort of status or moral tree - I think you're telling me you do, or perhaps victimize into some box of assuming everyone is as hateful as you seem to be? What's that about? If you want to talk about morality, we really should grab a drink, because that's my most favorite thing to talk about irl. Nobody has to be popular, but the "but BART SIMPSON DID IT!" defense is pretty childish. Why aren't you interested in talking to me any further? I'm having fun :)
- workinthehead 8y ago
  Good work sir, I can see you have had a lot of practice being a bully. You're the kind who, when interrupted, plays sweetness and light: "What, me? I'm just helping my nerd friend clean his locker!" Fortunately, there's a special place in hell for human feces like you.

komali2 8y ago

Anybody above 220lbs without the weight or muscle mass to justify it, i.e., has high bodyfat, is by definition unhealthy... That's... Biology lol. And yet even still I saw nothing supporting your claim that unhealthy people are less deserving. I think you're creating drama for no reason here. There was no bigotry. Nobody said overweight people don't deserve segways. Once again, we were commenting on how it was weird that Segway had such a low weight limit. Once again, you're attacking people that at some level were probably allies. I could have sworn I saw a comment where you used the word idiot, but maybe it's dead now? Maybe I never saw it. I'm happy to compile evidence of you being unnecessarily inflammatory though, because I think that's fun! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17298326 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17298326 A totally uncalled for and unsourced attack on someone's economic knowledge, presumably because you disagreed, and rather than spend the time illustrating why you disagree, you chose ad hominem, which is a logical fallacy. Luckily, hn called you on your bullshit and downvoted you. Thank God for self moderation. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17303263 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17303263 In which you call someone an asshole for attempting to connect your understanding with theirs. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17229419 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17229419 While the op wasn't exactly "nice" they were definitely polite. But unfortunately for them, that question was a challenge to your intellect, and therefore you decided to go with snark. Yup, some people weren't very kind to you, but I'm noticing a trend - it's two or three comments deep, after you've shown your colors. If someone came up to your friends while they were chatting at a bar, and said "ACHUALLY, THATS NOT HOW COMPUTERS WORK, SMART GUY!", I wonder what sort of attitude you would adopt as the conversation continued. I dont group people by some sort of status or moral tree - I think you're telling me you do, or perhaps victimize into some box of assuming everyone is as hateful as you seem to be? What's that about? If you want to talk about morality, we really should grab a drink, because that's my most favorite thing to talk about irl. Nobody has to be popular, but the "but BART SIMPSON DID IT!" defense is pretty childish. Why aren't you interested in talking to me any further? I'm having fun :)

workinthehead 8y ago
Good work sir, I can see you have had a lot of practice being a bully. You're the kind who, when interrupted, plays sweetness and light: "What, me? I'm just helping my nerd friend clean his locker!" Fortunately, there's a special place in hell for human feces like you.