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HN does better without such jokes. Obvious jokes are noise.
by Confusion 16y ago
HN does better without such jokes. Obvious jokes are noise.
- jacquesm 16y agoThe fact that it needs to be pointed out somewhat belies that it is an obvious joke.
- Confusion 16y agoWell, that's because it might just be sarcastic criticism. As a joke, it is obvious. That does not mean that it is obvious that this was a joke. Which is exactly why we should do without them. It removes exactly the pointless discussion it has led to.