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I don't think it's specific to Ruby-ists. Hackers in general cannot resist commenting when you criticize something that they've devoted time and energy to, and

by jrajav 14y ago

I don't think it's specific to Ruby-ists. Hackers in general cannot resist commenting when you criticize something that they've devoted time and energy to, and found to be cool. I think this is a good thing.

josephmosby 14y ago
Actually, I've tried to stir the comment pot on Python posts and have not received near the same feedback. Now, that could easily just be indicative of the languages of choice among Hacker News commenters.