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This is such a HN phenomenon it infuriates me. Read article. Then read comment that misconstrues article to be something completely different, accompanied with

This is such a HN phenomenon it infuriates me. Read article. Then read comment that misconstrues article to be something completely different, accompanied with loud critique. Read replies all in violent agreement to obviously self-evident strawman.

duxup 3y ago
Sadly, it’s an everywhere phenomenon :(
- Vicinity9635 3y ago
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quickthrower2 3y ago
It is a something-man. Maybe a strawman? Or a weakman?
- alsetmusic 3y ago
  He-Man? Superman? Batman? Captain Planet… wait.
mathisfun123 3y ago
The misunderstanding you have is that often the article isn't the point. Just like a football match in a pub isn't always the point. People just want to chime in - the comment section is like an ephemeral pub. If that bugs you because you consume information on the web rather than socialize, the solution is simple: don't read comment sections and make up your own mind about the article.