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So let's say an app erases your hard drive if you use it the wrong way, but it is easy to fix with a registry tweak anyone can do. Should we really only drop a
by lnanek2 14y ago
So let's say an app erases your hard drive if you use it the wrong way, but it is easy to fix with a registry tweak anyone can do. Should we really only drop a personal note to the author instead of warning everyone it sux0rs and having a discussion in public where people can become aware of the problem and work around?
Pointing out problems with things is one of the most useful parts of communicating with others, and this article advocates not allowing it most of the time. Would you read a publication's movie or restaurant reviews if the reviews only ever said good things about the movies? I sure as hell wouldn't, I'd look for one that gave the whole picture.
- shakes 14y agoI definitely think there are times when you have to call things out in public. Your scenario is a perfect example of that. My general point is that I think we can be too quick to do it.
- theevocater 14y agoI think the author is trying to point out that you don't have to be a jerk about it. Its one thing to say "Hey guys when you run X, your computer literally catches on fire" and another to say: "HAY GUYS, AUTHER X SUX0RS AND THERE APP BLOWS. IT MAKES YOUR COMPUTER EXPLODE LOL" I know I'm guilty of this sort of thing sometimes. Anyway, I don't think the author is saying you can't criticize at all, just be critical in constructive ways.