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I even hesitated clicking on the comment section as it was totally clear this was going to be dominated by contrarian for contrarian's sake comments, Reddit sty
by iSnow 5y ago
I even hesitated clicking on the comment section as it was totally clear this was going to be dominated by contrarian for contrarian's sake comments, Reddit style.
It certainly helps for some deep technical articles, but when it comes to broader topics, HN has become grumpy and old.
- 1_player 5y agoAlways has been. And not only on HN, on the Internet everybody is a contrarian that knows better. It's cool to hate.
- iSnow 5y agoI used to be like that and find that re-conditioning myself is really hard. Agreeing to something while acknowledging its flaws seems so bland if you can write a scathing take-down instead...
- wolverine876 5y agoAs an alternative perspective: Writing a 'scathing take-down' is lazy BS; you don't have to know anything or even do anything. It adds nothing to the world. To write something constructive takes thought and creativity (as in, to 'create' something). ("Agreeing to something while acknowledging its flaws" isn't the alternative.)
- aaron695 5y ago> HN has become grumpy and old It's fun playing games with domestic violence. Secret symbols and code words. 20 years ago it was how to escape from a car trunk. Teach your kids! You'll save the day with your upvotes, like.. for real. That's what Reddit or TikTok or 4chan is for. It's fair that adults don't want these childish games everywhere.
- lowdose 5y agoBut it is also satisfying having read the article want to give your hot take on the matter and the top comment nails it already. Saved me at least a half hour.
- dang 5y agoYou guys are (1) describing internet dynamics; (2) doing the thing you're complaining about. Solving this problem is not so easy.