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It shouldn't matter whether or not it's hilarious. Attempts at humor often fall flat on the internet and are somewhat frowned on per HN guidelines. You're objec
by ineedasername 6y ago
It shouldn't matter whether or not it's hilarious. Attempts at humor often fall flat on the internet and are somewhat frowned on per HN guidelines. You're objectively wrong and anyone who agrees should chime in to say so. Disagree? Fine, but come to this thread to tell us why. #s
- vlovich123 6y agoHumor is an integral part of the human experience and connecting with someone else. Saying “ban humor” leaves the community very sterile.
- Minor49er 6y agoYou missed the "#s" at the end of the parent post
- unkulunkulu 6y agoWhat does it mean? (Free bashing a newb opportunity ;)
- ineedasername 6y agoThis is precisely the problem: differing views not just on what is actually humorous, but the role that is should play in conversations, written or otherwise. Better to just avoid it all together #s ::I think we're off to a good start replicating the usenet scenario::
- crispyambulance 6y ago> Saying “ban humor” leaves the community very sterile. ...or makes it even more hilarious. Because you really can't "ban" humor. A moderator who actually thinks that's possible will soon have humor flying over their head. Even Stackoverflow has humor despite the best efforts of the self-appointed vote-to-close police.
- fargle 6y agoPoe's law
- andrewflnr 6y agoRe humor on HN: not a problem in the guidelines or in practice. HN just has higher standards for humor, and that's a good thing.
- darig 6y agolol