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Just because it doesn't matter does not mean we can't ask it. It's interesting to find out the age distribution of HN despite any practical (or other) purpose.
by brianto2010 18y ago
Just because it doesn't matter does not mean we can't ask it. It's interesting to find out the age distribution of HN despite any practical (or other) purpose.
Its a "just for giggles" kind of thing.
- davidw 18y agoSo was my answer, but it was missing a smiley or two and the right tone, I guess. Tired/busy, as I said:-)
- brianto2010 18y agoThat is not what I meant. Your post is sarcastic and belittling. mixmax's post is curious and intriguing. When I said "just for giggles", I said it with curiosity in mind, not sarcasm. > "I'm too tired/busy." I hope you feel better.
- davidw 18y agoHey, I am definitely tired, but 'belittling'? Not at all what I was aiming for, sorry if you perceived it that way. It was just a random comment about the fact that people's 'computer age' might be determined by what sort of environment they started out with.
- brianto2010 18y agoOops. Sorry, then. I take back what I said earlier. Your first choice of 'abacus' sounded sarcastic to me. I guess I shouldn't judge so quickly. In that sense, I think the idea of how someone got started in programming is an excellent poll topic. EDIT: I was not trying to imply anything when I said "I hope you feel better". Please don't take it the wrong way.