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my suggestions: 1) When a major event occurs that isn't directly related to technology, don't post comments to the effect "I thought this was hacker news, not
by angrycoder 15y ago
my suggestions:
1) When a major event occurs that isn't directly related to technology, don't post comments to the effect "I thought this was hacker news, not reddit". This will ALWAYS get you downvoted and nothing good will come of the discussion.
2) When someone makes a detailed post that you don't agree with, don't down vote it, respond.
3) This is just me speaking for myself, but the only comments I really find useful and thought provoking are the ones that expound on or contradict the original story with your own personal experiences.
4) Nobody here cares if you don't like the font or styling used in the article. Likewise if the page doesn't work in chromefox version2079. Email the owner of the article. Besides, you are a nerd, you already have 4 other browsers installed and know how to use readability.
5) don't be afraid to post funny or terse insightful comments, but make sure they are funny or insightful first.
- hessenwolf 15y ago4) HN is a really good place for feedback, which trying to get online is often like drawing blood from a stone. People will say what they think of my site/article, because it is easy - they already have a HN account and are used to commenting. Without reference, I say I see a lot that the authors respond and update the original article based on HN comments.