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OT: Often I read HN comments before reading the article, it helps to filter the BS off.
by hcarvalhoalves 13y ago
OT: Often I read HN comments before reading the article, it helps to filter the BS off.
- anfedorov 13y agoI almost skipped the article because of the top comment, but he says a lot more than the comment addresses, so it's worth reading nonetheless.
- jonnathanson 13y agoThat, and briefly glancing at the outbound URL before clicking the link. In this case, my logical progression was: 1) "Hmm, that title looks interesting." 2) "Oh, it's by Tim Ferriss." 3) "Skepticism shields up!" I have nothing against Tim Ferriss in general. I think he's an interesting character, and in a weird way, he's to be commended for his exceptional skill at self promotion. He's sort of our generation's equivalent of P.T. Barnum. And occasionally he'll even make a really insightful point. But I take at least 70% of what he says with a grain of salt.