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Why am I reading about this on Hacker News? edit: Editing to say, I don't mean this in a condescending way, or that this person's passing is irrelevant. I more

Why am I reading about this on Hacker News? edit: Editing to say, I don't mean this in a condescending way, or that this person's passing is irrelevant. I more precisely mean to say that I don't understand how this content is topical to this forum.

rvz 3y ago
> edit: Editing to say, I don't mean this in a condescending way, or that this person's passing is irrelevant. I more precisely mean to say that I don't understand how this content is topical to this forum. You're totally right but people can mourn here about those who have passed on if they want to and they are free to do so. Whether if a black bar will appear for this individual or if this post is allowed on the front page is another question. However at this point, the guidelines on this orange site are not fit for purpose anyway. Not even the moderators here follow it and add 'exceptions' to the rule from time to time.
indigoabstract 3y ago
I think it's because she is important for some of the folks here and they'd like to know about it. From the number of points & comments, I don't think it's really off-topic: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html Besides, I also found out about Queen Elizabeth's passing last year by reading it on HN.
speed_spread 3y ago
She made good coding music.
- 3wolf 3y ago
  Bossa nova is some of my favorite music to listen to while working. It's mellow, soothing, but never boring. Also, being in a foreign language helps minimize distraction. RIP
- ElevenFingers 3y ago
  “astrid gilberto radio ⌨ - bossanova to code/program to”
unixhero 3y ago
If you are a good music nerd, then you know that bossa nova is the bomb and the absolute best thing out there. From there you know about Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben Jor, Astrud Gilberto and all the other giants from Brazil and that came about during that era. As such this is a depth first hit on bossa nova which every nerd worth its salt should appreciate.
- 331c8c71 3y ago
  While I love your enthusiasm for bossa nova there are probably better ways to share it with the others. Your argument is circular and starts with a dubious assumption. Thanks for the links though!
- fortyfivan 3y ago
  I can't upvote this enough! I've dedicated a good portion of my life to collecting Brazilian records from that era. Expensive, but rewarding hobby.
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  - jacquesm 3y ago
    I would love to see your top 10. One of my favorites: Elis Regina...
    - fortyfivan 3y ago
      Elis should be in every top 10 list! Top 10s are always tough, but I'll give it a shot. I have a penchant for the obscure, but if I were to consider total output, my list would be (I know I'm leaving some out)... - Arthur Verocai (anything he arranged) - Joyce Moreno - Jorge Ben - Milton Nascimento - Edu Lobo - Nara Leao - Elis Regina - Marcos Valle - Gal Costa - Joao Donato And a bonus top 5 groups - Tamba Trio - Novos Baianos - Azymuth - Quarteto Em Cy - Dom Salvador's groups (Rio 65, Salvador Trio, etc.) For a deep dive into the obscure stuff, I used to do a podcast from my collection. Lots here to keep anyone busy. https://novedos.com/ https://novedos.com/
kristopolous 3y ago
in the future, just flag things you think don't belong. That's the "proper channel" for doing this type of feedback. Things are frequently flagged for all kinds of reasons. That's why everyone has access to the feature
- ryanisnan 3y ago
  I don’t think I have used that feature. Thanks!
gooseyard 3y ago
Are you disappointed by the experience of having read it?
- ryanisnan 3y ago
  I have to say, slightly? Usually off-topic articles here are interesting because they have educational content.
benatkin 3y ago
A better question is where is the black bar?
- rvz 3y ago
  Good question.

rvz 3y ago

> edit: Editing to say, I don't mean this in a condescending way, or that this person's passing is irrelevant. I more precisely mean to say that I don't understand how this content is topical to this forum. You're totally right but people can mourn here about those who have passed on if they want to and they are free to do so. Whether if a black bar will appear for this individual or if this post is allowed on the front page is another question. However at this point, the guidelines on this orange site are not fit for purpose anyway. Not even the moderators here follow it and add 'exceptions' to the rule from time to time.

indigoabstract 3y ago

I think it's because she is important for some of the folks here and they'd like to know about it. From the number of points & comments, I don't think it's really off-topic: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html Besides, I also found out about Queen Elizabeth's passing last year by reading it on HN.

speed_spread 3y ago

She made good coding music.

3wolf 3y ago
Bossa nova is some of my favorite music to listen to while working. It's mellow, soothing, but never boring. Also, being in a foreign language helps minimize distraction. RIP
ElevenFingers 3y ago
“astrid gilberto radio ⌨ - bossanova to code/program to”

unixhero 3y ago

If you are a good music nerd, then you know that bossa nova is the bomb and the absolute best thing out there. From there you know about Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben Jor, Astrud Gilberto and all the other giants from Brazil and that came about during that era. As such this is a depth first hit on bossa nova which every nerd worth its salt should appreciate.

331c8c71 3y ago
While I love your enthusiasm for bossa nova there are probably better ways to share it with the others. Your argument is circular and starts with a dubious assumption. Thanks for the links though!
fortyfivan 3y ago
I can't upvote this enough! I've dedicated a good portion of my life to collecting Brazilian records from that era. Expensive, but rewarding hobby.
- deleted 3y ago
  [deleted]
- jacquesm 3y ago
  I would love to see your top 10. One of my favorites: Elis Regina...
  - fortyfivan 3y ago
    Elis should be in every top 10 list! Top 10s are always tough, but I'll give it a shot. I have a penchant for the obscure, but if I were to consider total output, my list would be (I know I'm leaving some out)... - Arthur Verocai (anything he arranged) - Joyce Moreno - Jorge Ben - Milton Nascimento - Edu Lobo - Nara Leao - Elis Regina - Marcos Valle - Gal Costa - Joao Donato And a bonus top 5 groups - Tamba Trio - Novos Baianos - Azymuth - Quarteto Em Cy - Dom Salvador's groups (Rio 65, Salvador Trio, etc.) For a deep dive into the obscure stuff, I used to do a podcast from my collection. Lots here to keep anyone busy. https://novedos.com/ https://novedos.com/

kristopolous 3y ago

in the future, just flag things you think don't belong. That's the "proper channel" for doing this type of feedback. Things are frequently flagged for all kinds of reasons. That's why everyone has access to the feature

ryanisnan 3y ago
I don’t think I have used that feature. Thanks!

gooseyard 3y ago

Are you disappointed by the experience of having read it?

ryanisnan 3y ago
I have to say, slightly? Usually off-topic articles here are interesting because they have educational content.

benatkin 3y ago

A better question is where is the black bar?

rvz 3y ago
Good question.