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I really like this blog, it's great. Very engaging. Would recommend subscribing to it! ps thanks for the downvote HN - classy :-)

brudgers 11y ago
I didn't downvote your post, but I can see why others might feel that it doesn't contribute to the conversation because basically the only possible responses are "Me too" and "You are wrong". Adding the complaint about the downvote would ordinarily get a downvote from me, but I'd already used my vote in search of justice. Anyway, consider the downvotes editorial feedback and perhaps taking advantage of the opportunity to improve or remove what you have written.
- branchless 11y ago
  My post is about what a great blog it is. I'm fine with my original mark. If anyone wants to remove computer points from me please fire away.
  - brudgers 11y ago
    And what is your last comment about and how does The comment make HN or the internet better? There are lots of places where typical internet behavior is typically acceptable and often encouraged. HN, for better or worse, is not one of them. That means it can't meet everyone's expectations.
    - branchless 11y ago
      It's a community where the consensus is wherever the community decides. If you didn't speak your mind people like me would be the centre, if I didn't speak mine people like you would be the centre. I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve. I've said my comment, I've re-iterated it. You have made two meta comments about HN that I have zero interest in. Create a new thread on HN meta and write about it. Again: the author of the book has a great blog and I'd highly recommend subscribing to it. Have a very positive, non-supercilious day.
      - brudgers 11y ago
        That such comments lead to more comments of dubious value is something about which we appear to agree and have empirically supported. Hence, the reason people will down vote such comments,
- userbinator 11y ago
  This sort of "empty praise" is also commonly encountered in blog comments as spam, because it is so easily generated. I suppose others here have experienced the same.

brudgers 11y ago

I didn't downvote your post, but I can see why others might feel that it doesn't contribute to the conversation because basically the only possible responses are "Me too" and "You are wrong". Adding the complaint about the downvote would ordinarily get a downvote from me, but I'd already used my vote in search of justice. Anyway, consider the downvotes editorial feedback and perhaps taking advantage of the opportunity to improve or remove what you have written.

branchless 11y ago
My post is about what a great blog it is. I'm fine with my original mark. If anyone wants to remove computer points from me please fire away.
- brudgers 11y ago
  And what is your last comment about and how does The comment make HN or the internet better? There are lots of places where typical internet behavior is typically acceptable and often encouraged. HN, for better or worse, is not one of them. That means it can't meet everyone's expectations.
  - branchless 11y ago
    It's a community where the consensus is wherever the community decides. If you didn't speak your mind people like me would be the centre, if I didn't speak mine people like you would be the centre. I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve. I've said my comment, I've re-iterated it. You have made two meta comments about HN that I have zero interest in. Create a new thread on HN meta and write about it. Again: the author of the book has a great blog and I'd highly recommend subscribing to it. Have a very positive, non-supercilious day.
    - brudgers 11y ago
      That such comments lead to more comments of dubious value is something about which we appear to agree and have empirically supported. Hence, the reason people will down vote such comments,
userbinator 11y ago
This sort of "empty praise" is also commonly encountered in blog comments as spam, because it is so easily generated. I suppose others here have experienced the same.