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Negativity is sort of the natural state of discussing things. If you have something positive to say, it's often vapid or redundant. "Yay, this is good!" isn't
by shrughes 14y ago
Negativity is sort of the natural state of discussing things. If you have something positive to say, it's often vapid or redundant. "Yay, this is good!" isn't really saying much.
Also, when you have a dissenting opinion, you're more likely to be vocal.
- chris_dcosta 14y ago"If you have something positive to say, it's often vapid or redundant" ... it doesn't have to be. I have a singer friend who works on a huge variety of projects, some "good", some "bad", but there is always something positive to say about the "bad" ones. That's the purpose of positive criticism, and - for what it's worth - that's exactly what comes across when you watch PG do something like office hours at Disrupt. I do generally agree however that there does appear to be a lot of negative comments from time to time, but my impression is that when the world turns so that HN is in Europe time, there is a bit more.