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This is a weird take. Just because you're going meta, does not invalidate that the internet has turned into a steaming pile of shit since last 10 years. It sou
by fermienrico 6y ago
This is a weird take. Just because you're going meta, does not invalidate that the internet has turned into a steaming pile of shit since last 10 years.
It sounds pseudo-englightening without any substance. Ok, you've observed this meta aspect of HN. So, what?
- mycologos 6y ago> So, what? I agree that it's not a very deep observation, or maybe even not true. But it 1) seems to explain several different reactions I see on Hacker News, and 2) it illustrates a trap that I, as a Hacker News user, find myself falling into without realizing: the belief that the thing I want is the thing that other people want. To me, it's good to be aware of that.
- lupire 6y agoSometimes what other people want is dumb. The challenge for smart people to separate their bias from their judgement.