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Isn’t this article complaining about complaints? Does that make it paradoxical? I think complaints, even gossipy ones, hold value. I agree with the general pre
by kevmo314 1y ago
Isn’t this article complaining about complaints? Does that make it paradoxical?
I think complaints, even gossipy ones, hold value. I agree with the general premise that it’s easier to complain, but in the hotel towel footnote honestly I’d complain to my friends because it’s a story to tell, not because I expect them to actually avoid the hotel. Misery loves company.
- kgwxd 1y agoIt's not paradoxical to defend against offense with offense.
- kevmo314 1y agoOk perhaps paradoxical isn't the right word, self-refuting maybe?
- kgwxd 1y agoSorry, it was similar enough that you triggered my automatic "tolerance is not a paradox" response. I'm sure you weren't trying to justify all forms of "complaining" with pseudo-intellectual BS so, please forgive me for lashing out :) I agree, there's a funny thing about it, but to me it's more optimistic ;) It's like a very good point is being made, it's not perfect but, somehow, that point could be used to sharpen itself.
- Jensson 1y agoThere was no offense here though, he could have just chosen optimism and tried to see the best in these people but he choose not to.
- Lalabadie 1y ago"This deserves improvement" and "this deserves complaining and I will refuse to enjoy it" are two independent conclusions that don't need to come together. I doubt think the article is doing the former, while you're suggesting that it can't come without implying the latter.
- kevmo314 1y agoThe article is definitely suggesting the former... But even the article doesn't describe the latter either. Grouchy G could have enjoyed the flight despite being a complainer, we really don't know.
- beloch 1y agoI'm firmly convinced that some people can only be happy while making others miserable. Choosing to be happy when they're determined to ruin your day will drive them nuts.
- Jensson 1y ago> I'm firmly convinced that some people can only be happy while making others miserable. Why are you such a pessimist? Jolly optimists doesn't say such pessimistic things, so you are a part of the problem.
- jimbokun 1y agoThat’s the most boring story ever.
- keybored 1y agoBlanket complaining about complaining without any reservation is hypocritical.[1] It presupposes that all complaining is just to be negative. But people also complain in order to vent. And it isn’t just selfish. Venting can be cathartic for both parties. There’s a psychological and social component to complaining. And denying that is just negative-nancy complaining. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43797763 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43797763