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You've spent two years not socializing but you like socializing? Well, that's enough HN for today. Merry Christmas.

watwut 5y ago
For someone who claims to be social, you are quite intent on misinterpreting what people said to you. Given that you lie and misinterpret the comment I can see right here, should I really trust that you live in such different environment from the rest of us?
jlokier 5y ago
I didn't say I haven't socialized. I said I haven't mingled indoors. It takes a narrow viewpoint to think those are the same.
- throwaway55421 5y ago
  Unironically using the term "mingling indoors" is an indicator that you're sufficiently far gone down the corona rabbit hole that it's pointless for us to discuss further because we see the world in completely different ways. More value would be derived from discussing climate change with a Martian. We could hash it out over a pint at the pub, but you don't mingle indoors see, so... Sorry, but I think this is a bit comical, I don't have the patience for such farce.
  - jlokier 5y ago
    Where I live all the pubs have outdoor areas and table service, and frankly that's a nicer experience for hanging out with mates than being cramped in line at the bar anyway. Not mingling indoors does not preclude pubs, socialising or hanging out with people in person. I see from your comment history that you really enjoyed the commutes, going to an office job with others in the s/w industry. I'm like you in that regard: I was excited to start a job commuting into London on a daily train, because I really enjoy that part, the travel, the people, the vibe of the crowds. It's an excellent time to break out a book. I'd spent too long doing WFH and wanted a job in an office. But things changed. You don't know my circumstances, but suffice to say my family faced a realistically high chance of death or disability if they got Covid due to particular pre-existing conditions. So of course I'd be a selfish arsehole if I carried on a commute in those circumstances.
    - throwaway55421 5y ago
      I'm sorry for your loss, but I stand by the concept that this now means you're not really able to contribute to a discussion on how most people socialise because you've self excluded from it.
      - jlokier 5y ago
        > socialise because you've self excluded from it. How on earth did you get from "does not preclude pubs, socialising, or hanging out with people" to "you've self excluded"? Bizarre.

For someone who claims to be social, you are quite intent on misinterpreting what people said to you. Given that you lie and misinterpret the comment I can see right here, should I really trust that you live in such different environment from the rest of us?

jlokier 5y ago

I didn't say I haven't socialized. I said I haven't mingled indoors. It takes a narrow viewpoint to think those are the same.

throwaway55421 5y ago
Unironically using the term "mingling indoors" is an indicator that you're sufficiently far gone down the corona rabbit hole that it's pointless for us to discuss further because we see the world in completely different ways. More value would be derived from discussing climate change with a Martian. We could hash it out over a pint at the pub, but you don't mingle indoors see, so... Sorry, but I think this is a bit comical, I don't have the patience for such farce.
- jlokier 5y ago
  Where I live all the pubs have outdoor areas and table service, and frankly that's a nicer experience for hanging out with mates than being cramped in line at the bar anyway. Not mingling indoors does not preclude pubs, socialising or hanging out with people in person. I see from your comment history that you really enjoyed the commutes, going to an office job with others in the s/w industry. I'm like you in that regard: I was excited to start a job commuting into London on a daily train, because I really enjoy that part, the travel, the people, the vibe of the crowds. It's an excellent time to break out a book. I'd spent too long doing WFH and wanted a job in an office. But things changed. You don't know my circumstances, but suffice to say my family faced a realistically high chance of death or disability if they got Covid due to particular pre-existing conditions. So of course I'd be a selfish arsehole if I carried on a commute in those circumstances.
  - throwaway55421 5y ago
    I'm sorry for your loss, but I stand by the concept that this now means you're not really able to contribute to a discussion on how most people socialise because you've self excluded from it.
    - jlokier 5y ago
      > socialise because you've self excluded from it. How on earth did you get from "does not preclude pubs, socialising, or hanging out with people" to "you've self excluded"? Bizarre.