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Being trapped in a middle of nowhere town that didn't even have sidewalks, combined with the (mis)fortune of having parents that couldn't possibly care less wha
by alexbanks 7y ago
Being trapped in a middle of nowhere town that didn't even have sidewalks, combined with the (mis)fortune of having parents that couldn't possibly care less what I spent my time on all gave me everything I have today. Without those thousands of hours on the internet and nothing better to do, I would not be where I am today.
- 99052882514569 7y agoCounterpoints to "being bored made me awesome" that spring to mind immediately: You would be in a different place, and whether it's better or worse is unknowable. For every person inspired to greatness (or okayness) by boredom, there is someone driven to drug addiction by boredom.
- alexbanks 7y agoYou'll note that I did not say it made me awesome, nor did I suggest anyone else should do it. In fact, I even added the "(mis)fortune)" to point out the obvious negative aspect to my statement. I literally just said those factors got me to where I am today. I did not imply where I am now is better than an alternative.
- JudgeWapner 7y agoI wonder if being ignored by your parents also made you this hostile?
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- dang 7y agoPersonal attacks will get you banned here. Please don't post like this to HN. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- jonny_eh 7y ago> I would not be where I am today Where are you? Not in prison I hope.