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Everyone that isn't a bitter cynic must be a shill.

• senordevnyc 5mo ago
  I’ve noticed that too many HN folks seem to think that cynicism makes them more intelligent. I think it must be some kind of insecurity, about not wanting to be seen as naive or something. It’s pretty sad though, I wonder how some of these people find any peace or joy in their lives.
  • solenoid0937 5mo ago
    It's a very common failure mode amongst the chronically online. It's a way for people to feel superior over others - really, they're just depriving themselves of joy and the idea that good things can and do exist in the world.
  • lbreakjai 5mo ago
    Believing they have any interests other than theirs at heart is like believing the stripper is really in love with you. That's not cynicism, that's just common sense.
    • senordevnyc 5mo ago
      Do you feel really smart now?