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If the conversation points are correct, then there's nothing wrong with making them. As something like Bitcoin becomes more popular, people will naturally have
by palish 15y ago
If the conversation points are correct, then there's nothing wrong with making them.
As something like Bitcoin becomes more popular, people will naturally have questions and concerns. Should they search for the answer before asking? Maybe, but it doesn't really matter if they don't. People are free to downvote them for asking. But they don't, and the resulting conversation becomes interesting for those who haven't seen its variants, such as me.
You've been a member of HN almost as long as I have. Haven't you noticed the destructive effects meta-discussion has on articles? If so, why are you perpetuating it?
- michael_dorfman 15y agoYou've been a member of HN almost as long as I have. Haven't you noticed the destructive effects meta-discussion has on articles? If so, why are you perpetuating it? Because I've also noticed the pernicious effect of waves of discussions like this that never die. Articles about Bitcoin (and other similar topics) come to dominate the front page for a while, and crowd out other, more interesting content. I don't usually involve myself in meta-discussion, but this seemed like such an egregious example that I felt I ought to speak up.
- joezydeco 15y agoI count more Heroku articles on HN today than Bitcoin. I just ignore them. It all depends on where your sensitivity adjustment is set today, I guess.