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A majority of the people on HN think there is an explicit no-humor policy. Judging by the fact that a lot of people here are genuinely confused when they come a
by spiderfarmer 2y ago
A majority of the people on HN think there is an explicit no-humor policy. Judging by the fact that a lot of people here are genuinely confused when they come across something really funny, I can see why they try to pretend humor can’t insightful, useful or informative. It saves them from embarrassment.
- lanstin 2y agoI mostly read HN news for the laughs, although the odd technical insights posted by those that know is fun too. I don't know why I post, somethings just to dissipate negative emotions, sometimes to share a favorite anecdote. Sometimes to joke, maybe,? Although those are more likely to be closed without posting.
- mrguyorama 2y agoThe problem is that there are numerous people on HN that spew these insane takes fully sincerely A Modest Proposal is a lot less funny when you have people who really do believe we should eat babies to solve the Irish problem.
- ahazred8ta 2y agoOne teacher handed out sour patch kids gummy babies and had the students read A Modest Proposal. Really drove the point home. It was epic. https://old.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1hz41n1/a_modest_proposal/m6owy4f/ https://old.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1hz41n1/a_modest_...