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Asking another poster to familiarize themselves with history of which they may not be aware is in that style? Strange.
by kolanos 7y ago
Asking another poster to familiarize themselves with history of which they may not be aware is in that style? Strange.
- dang 7y agoThat modest version leaves out the bits I was responding to. It's the combination of snark and low-information. The comment comes across as trying to show up the other person as ignorant, while positioning yourself as the smarter and correct one. That is an internet status game, not substantive conversation. Does it matter, or add anything interesting, who wins the kolanos vs. NotPaidToPost match in a subthread? Something similar appeared in your earlier comment https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19931917 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19931917. You're referencing things without teaching the reader why they matter and what they show, sort of like weapons in a cross examination. Cross examination in an HN discussion is boring, and a step towards being mean. If you actually do know more, a much better thing to do is share some of what you know so we can all learn. Instead of trying to defeat one user, share information with all of us. Alternatively, it's always fine not to post anything.