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Sorry for taking this off topic, but this is the perfect example of a comment where it would be very interesting to see how many hners that upvoted this opinion
by martinkallstrom 15y ago
Sorry for taking this off topic, but this is the perfect example of a comment where it would be very interesting to see how many hners that upvoted this opinion. I was one of them, since I believe it is a preferrable position to take. But it would be very interesting to see on what magnitude it resonates with the community as a whole.
Downvotes accepted as retribution for me going meta on this conversation.
- Kisil 15y agoAnd I've said this before, but I'd love to see votes for [dis]agreement, even if votes for contribution/karma may be better hidden.
- ghshephard 15y ago61 points. I'll admit to having edited it half a dozen times to appropriately capture the nuances. As a Silicon Valley professional (Started at Netscape in 1996), and a huge fan of Apple Products (I'm typing this on an MacBook Air in a Redwood City Coffee Shop, I tracked my workout this morning using GymBuddy on my iPhone4, and I read Practical Programing for strength training last night on my iPad2), yet at the same time not unaware of how much damage a Monopolist can do (I believe that they eventually stifle innovation) I wanted to toe the fine line between being a hater, a realist, and, because we are on YC, effectively communicate the market realities of building on someone else's platform. I also always keep grellas, patio11, and tptacek in mind when reviewing tone to keep out snark or discourtesy, and maximizing content. How's that for Meta. :-)