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"...but I think he fails to recognize that the opposite is also true" I don't think that is the case at all. In fact, it is specifically implied in the sentenc

by zainny 14y ago

"...but I think he fails to recognize that the opposite is also true" I don't think that is the case at all. In fact, it is specifically implied in the sentence that you chose to quote. Why is the top reply to every HN story always so darn contrarian and nit-picky (in this case, not even validly so)? Why can't it just once be "Yep, you nailed it." (or something insightful)

saraid216 14y ago
> Why can't it just once be "Yep, you nailed it." Insubstantial praise isn't really worthwhile unless invited. If it's invited, it'll be through comments on the article itself, not on an aggregator like HN. I don't disagree with your overall point: the nitpicking is nearly as worthless: but if you don't have anything substantial to say, it isn't worth saying anything. Just upvote and move on.