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The cutesy writing style is a bit irritating, plus the article is one big ego stroke. Could you, HackerNews reader, imagine yourself writing something like thi
by 65 10mo ago
The cutesy writing style is a bit irritating, plus the article is one big ego stroke.
Could you, HackerNews reader, imagine yourself writing something like this? No? It's because you're not a narcissist.
- shepherdjerred 10mo agoThere's a differences between narcissism and self-awareness. It would be narcissism if the author didn't have talent or ability. That doesn't seem to be the case here.
- GaryBluto 10mo agoYou can be narcissistic and be talented.
- shepherdjerred 10mo agoI guess I'm confusing arrogant and narcissistic. You're right.
- ehnto 10mo agoIf we are maximising our input I should only read things I wouldn't write. That's the beauty of communication and the free internet, what a joy to learn about someone elses way of thinking, add a little colour to my world view. One of the things I miss most about the days of IRC chat networks, the personalities were big, broad and diverse, all mixing together. If someone is a narcissist, so be it, they still have value, knowledge, opinions to share. Online discourse these days can verge on corporate approved, totally empty. Apologies for the tangent.
- johnnyanmac 10mo ago>Could you, HackerNews reader, imagine yourself writing something like this? Maybe in more optimistic times. "Just have fun" is a top luxury nowadays in 2025.