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HN is not as bad but I think a lot of internet commenters do this because it gives them a little hit of superiority Plus the internet basically equates cynicis
by ex-aws-dude 7mo ago
HN is not as bad but I think a lot of internet commenters do this because it gives them a little hit of superiority
Plus the internet basically equates cynicism with intelligence
There is somehow no concept of "ignorant cynicism"
- eska 7mo agoPlus the internet basically equates cynicism with intelligence This is a generally known phenomenon in psychology. If you leave a book review saying that you liked a book, people are biased to believe you are stupid. If you criticize a book negatively people are biased to believe you are smart.