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> Because with comments I might understand where I was wrong Someone can disagree with you without you being wrong. If you think they are wrong in their respon
by giantrobot 5y ago
> Because with comments I might understand where I was wrong
Someone can disagree with you without you being wrong. If you think they are wrong in their response...what good is being done? If you both have intractable positions then more discussion on the topic is just lengthening scroll bars.
Additionally if I disagree with you or just think you're wrong I don't owe you any explanation of that. You don't have a right to my time because we disagree. It's not my job to convince you. I may choose to reply to you (as I obviously just have) but it's my choice entirely. You may reply back to me and I may never ever read it, I don't have any requirement to do so.
- asteroidbelt 5y ago> You don't have a right to my time because we disagree. It's not my job to convince you. Yes, but it is in HN (and HN community) best interest to incentivize you to reply. That's why downvotes are harmful.