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Surely that throwaway "computer science" tweet only went viral because lcamtuf was already famous and had a high follower count because of their previous, subst
by gowld 2y ago
Surely that throwaway "computer science" tweet only went viral because lcamtuf was already famous and had a high follower count because of their previous, substantial work.
- TeMPOraL 2y agoVery good observation, and I strongly agree. A person's shitposting reads differently when they have some name recognition in the audience. Especially that of an expert - I find myself looking into deeper meaning in a throwaway comment that I wouldn't even notice if it came from some random Internet user.
- ImaCake 2y agoHim making this joke is also a product of his expertise. Like, it takes at least some experience to have the insight and then be able to communicate it in a pithy way.