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I'd say that it isn't to mislead someone, but to allay their feelings. It's out of kindness and not malice that's for sure. I like this comment, I think it exp

I'd say that it isn't to mislead someone, but to allay their feelings. It's out of kindness and not malice that's for sure. I like this comment, I think it explains why it's not as simple as being honest: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6624928 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6624928

klipt 13y ago
This explains it in more general terms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-son3EJTrU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-son3EJTrU