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what is 'snarky' about 'cute'? I mean its not a very good rule, the general definition [snide and sharply critical.] could apply to most comments; but what sp
by cortic 8y ago
what is 'snarky' about 'cute'?
I mean its not a very good rule, the general definition [snide and sharply critical.] could apply to most comments; but what specifically is you objection with 'cute', seems it could be taken as a compliment.
And fyi- summarizing this persons quote as 'dumb thing' could be construed as snide and sharply critical.
- dang 8y agoIt's not the case that "snark" could apply to most HN comments. Mostly there's a clear distinction between comments that contain that toxin and those that don't. That's why it's a good rule for HN. "Cute" is a term of affection, but it's an internet snark trope to use positive language in a demeaning way, because it makes a comment nastier when you do that. Another example is "I love how you", which is used about as often to attack someone as to compliment them (https://hn.algolia.com/?query=%22i%20love%20how%20you%22&sort=byDate&dateRange=all&type=comment&storyText=false&prefix=false&page=0 https://hn.algolia.com/?query=%22i%20love%20how%20you%22&sor...).
- cortic 8y agomy instinct tells me arguing this is pointless, because its vague enough that whatever the mods like they can keep and what they don't like can disappear... But just as an example i will break down your last post; >It's not the case that "snark" could apply to most HN comments. Breaks the Please don't post shallow dismissals rule. >That's why it's a good rule for HN. Breaks the Don't be snarky rule. >"Cute" is a term of affection, but it's an internet snark trope The use of "Air quotes" is the first snark trope on google. same rule you broke twice. Now I'm not calling for you to be banned, just pointing out that you attacked a borderline case and did it with a post that borderline broke the same vague rules.