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> The problem is that people commented without knowing what the fuck they're talking about. HN is a lot better than most places. That is certainly true for tec
by collyw 6y ago
> The problem is that people commented without knowing what the fuck they're talking about.
HN is a lot better than most places. That is certainly true for tech related stuff. Financial stuff seems fairly good here - I assume enough people work in fintech to bring the knowledge level up. Politics is a bit more hit and miss, but there isn't really as much right and wrong.
Spends an hour on Reddit and you will see how bad things can get (mainstream subreddits - Reddit can still be good for niche stuff).
- stephenr 6y ago> That is certainly true for tech related stuff. Compared to what? > Spends an hour on Reddit and you will see how bad things can get If your argument is "well its better than Reddit" you have no argument. Or if you prefer analogies: that's like saying "eating broken glass isn't that bad, eat a plate of razor blades and you will see how bad things can get".
- collyw 6y agoCompared to the average site with user generated content. Do you have an example of something similar that displays better knowledge than HN on a fairly wide variety of topics? Otherwise you have no argument.