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I'm a little sad you're uncomfortable about being steamrolled by HN readers. I get it, it took me a long time to not get emotional about HN comments, and still
by neom 3y ago
I'm a little sad you're uncomfortable about being steamrolled by HN readers. I get it, it took me a long time to not get emotional about HN comments, and still I often fail, but I'd encourage you to join the conversation as much as you can. I find HN generally to be a very kind and loving community and on the whole people tend to be very thoughtful and constructive in their criticism. I have noticed over the last few years folks seem to be trending towards a confrontational tone over a kind one when penning thoughts, however, that's exactly why we need more people like you in the community. So: please do dive in! :)
- blooalien 3y ago> "I find HN generally to be a very kind and loving community and on the whole people tend to be very thoughtful and constructive in their criticism." More-so than literally any other social news site I've found on the Internet in recent years. And the news topics I find here are generally more interesting reading than many other sites I've found, too.
- hliyan 3y agoWholeheartedly agree. Even if someone is unkind to you, you will find a bunch of experienced users coming to your defense. Long ago, I said something out of topic/speculative on a comment and got downvoted. Then someone with 5-digit karma replied "Who is downvoting these good-faith comments?" Followed by a justification why we shouldn't. It felt good.
- paulpauper 3y agoHM comments are better than no comments. it means your content is engaging enough to community
- jusquan 3y agoThank you! I appreciate your note; seeing excited messages and constructive feedback just here in the comments is definitely encouraging :)