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That’s not how HN works, individuals are slowed by IP, there is no “slow a specific conversation”, but thanks for making it clear you’ve been flagged by dang as

That’s not how HN works, individuals are slowed by IP, there is no “slow a specific conversation”, but thanks for making it clear you’ve been flagged by dang as a troll. And one of the clearest indicators to me that a person knows their argument is weak is when they declare themselves correct (or me wrong). Of course I’m free to be wrong, the problem you have is you’ve done a terrible job demonstrating that fact.

Eisenstein 3y ago
You talk about how others 'want people to feel bad', but have you considered that you are expressing the most desire to belittle others and make them feel bad? Your abrasiveness and need to triumph in what should otherwise be a genial conversation must really make it difficult to engage with people without them disliking you. Have you considered self-reflection?
- redcobra762 3y ago
  Oh yeah, I'm a terrible person, no doubt about that. Doesn't change the argument one bit, however. (See how your attempt at shame failed? That's why shame is not a useful tool.)
  - Eisenstein 3y ago
    The problem with thinking you know everything is that you miss genuine opportunities to learn things -- I wasn't trying to shame you, I was pointing out the irony of your crusade in this thread (which is completely apparent to everyone) and urging you to self-reflect on things that could improve your life. Even if you think I am an asshole, self-reflection can only be beneficial. One thing that may be helpful is to take a look at your actions over the thread and think about it from the other perspective, and seeing how you may appear from someone else's point of view. I do that often and though it isn't always pleasant, it does give a reality check in some key areas.
    - redcobra762 3y ago
      Nope sorry; I didn't say I know everything, I just provided an apparently undefeatable argument (why attack my character otherwise?).
      - Eisenstein 3y ago
        You can lead a horse to water... Refusing to acknowledge that other people have valid arguments and continuing to repeat the same thing over an over again is indeed 'unbeatable'. People then ceasing to continue to argue with you because you aren't listening to them is them recognizing they are wasting their time.

Eisenstein 3y ago

You talk about how others 'want people to feel bad', but have you considered that you are expressing the most desire to belittle others and make them feel bad? Your abrasiveness and need to triumph in what should otherwise be a genial conversation must really make it difficult to engage with people without them disliking you. Have you considered self-reflection?

redcobra762 3y ago
Oh yeah, I'm a terrible person, no doubt about that. Doesn't change the argument one bit, however. (See how your attempt at shame failed? That's why shame is not a useful tool.)
- Eisenstein 3y ago
  The problem with thinking you know everything is that you miss genuine opportunities to learn things -- I wasn't trying to shame you, I was pointing out the irony of your crusade in this thread (which is completely apparent to everyone) and urging you to self-reflect on things that could improve your life. Even if you think I am an asshole, self-reflection can only be beneficial. One thing that may be helpful is to take a look at your actions over the thread and think about it from the other perspective, and seeing how you may appear from someone else's point of view. I do that often and though it isn't always pleasant, it does give a reality check in some key areas.
  - redcobra762 3y ago
    Nope sorry; I didn't say I know everything, I just provided an apparently undefeatable argument (why attack my character otherwise?).
    - Eisenstein 3y ago
      You can lead a horse to water... Refusing to acknowledge that other people have valid arguments and continuing to repeat the same thing over an over again is indeed 'unbeatable'. People then ceasing to continue to argue with you because you aren't listening to them is them recognizing they are wasting their time.