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I don't really think it's a good answer. To me that comment is the difference between Quora, which aims to be an opinion-based Q&A, and StackOverflow/StackExcha

I don't really think it's a good answer. To me that comment is the difference between Quora, which aims to be an opinion-based Q&A, and StackOverflow/StackExchange which aim for facts. I know his question was opinion based, but is there a need for that comment. He could very well be a happy and healthy family man who learns new languages as a hobby. And, anyway, who cares? Just answer the question with your thoughts if you have them.

dionidium 15y ago
It would be a terrible answer, but it's a fine comment.
- Androsynth 15y ago
  Its a pointless comment that is not even specific to the question. You could throw that comment into just about any thread and it will work: "Just got my hunter to 85, what class should I roll as an alt?" You seem to be a successful Hunter, the rest is incremental. Not trying to be a dick, but ... how is your life finance-wise, relationships-wise, health-wise, fun-wise, hobby-wise? Perhaps now is the time to pursue some of those things. "just got a raise as a video technician, should i get my car fixed?"...
- Jun8 15y ago
  I agree it's a nice comment, i.e. it's not pointless in that context. The context is the case of a person who knows N related things focused in one areas and asking how/if he should pick up a few more for hobby. Think of the question: "I speak 4 languages fluently, what is the next language I should learn". A similar comment is then applicable.
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- mquander 15y ago
  I think it's an exceptionally rude comment. There's no way that the fellow is going to find it helpful in any way, and it's seriously demeaning to offer the unasked-for "advice" that their hobby is probably not worth pursuing further, and maybe they should just go do something else instead. If you have to preface your words with "Not trying to be a dick, but..." perhaps you should just leave them in your mouth. I found the asker's response to be amazingly gracious. I would have been rather rude in return.
lkozma 15y ago
Exactly. That comment is like the usual "too much time on his hands" insult: http://boingboing.net/2002/02/03/too-much-time-on-his.html http://boingboing.net/2002/02/03/too-much-time-on-his.html

dionidium 15y ago

It would be a terrible answer, but it's a fine comment.

Androsynth 15y ago
Its a pointless comment that is not even specific to the question. You could throw that comment into just about any thread and it will work: "Just got my hunter to 85, what class should I roll as an alt?" You seem to be a successful Hunter, the rest is incremental. Not trying to be a dick, but ... how is your life finance-wise, relationships-wise, health-wise, fun-wise, hobby-wise? Perhaps now is the time to pursue some of those things. "just got a raise as a video technician, should i get my car fixed?"...
Jun8 15y ago
I agree it's a nice comment, i.e. it's not pointless in that context. The context is the case of a person who knows N related things focused in one areas and asking how/if he should pick up a few more for hobby. Think of the question: "I speak 4 languages fluently, what is the next language I should learn". A similar comment is then applicable.
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mquander 15y ago
I think it's an exceptionally rude comment. There's no way that the fellow is going to find it helpful in any way, and it's seriously demeaning to offer the unasked-for "advice" that their hobby is probably not worth pursuing further, and maybe they should just go do something else instead. If you have to preface your words with "Not trying to be a dick, but..." perhaps you should just leave them in your mouth. I found the asker's response to be amazingly gracious. I would have been rather rude in return.

lkozma 15y ago

Exactly. That comment is like the usual "too much time on his hands" insult: http://boingboing.net/2002/02/03/too-much-time-on-his.html http://boingboing.net/2002/02/03/too-much-time-on-his.html