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What a positive post. For what it's worth -- this industry and community, unlike any other is one in which I've most seen people willing to give world-class ad
by kylecazar 7y ago
What a positive post.
For what it's worth -- this industry and community, unlike any other is one in which I've most seen people willing to give world-class advice, thoughts and help for free. Maybe it's the communal roots of open source culture, not sure... but it's rare and amazing. So I am also thankful.
- adventured 7y agoIt's an aspect to HN that I've found to be very consistent over the decade or so I've been reading comments here. People are overwhelmingly willing to offer up their contact info, give advice (often expert advice), help, beta test, and so on. I think it's a critical part of the foundation that holds HN together after all this time, helping to keep it inviting to new users.
- MrQuincle 7y agoI was thinking the same: "What a positive post!" Keep it going! A lot of times we keep positive feedback for ourselves, or close friends, but we don't share it back online. It means a lot about you as a person that you think of posting this back to HN. You must be a pleasure to work with! I'm sure you will enjoy your time in São Paulo!
- rhizome 7y ago>Maybe it's the communal roots of open source culture To be sure, this sentiment is being pushed out of the industry by people with little interest in those communal roots.
- Summershard 7y agoI've always thought that part of that culture is remuneration. People in IT sector are more likely to earn well nowadays than most jobs. When one doesn't have to worry about money it's easier to be kind, helpful and open-minded.