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by asdf21 7y ago
... Not really? There's nothing humble about his statement, it's just a brag. Also, it's intended to be ironic.
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by asdf21 7y ago
100% this. And so was born the pervasive humble brag.
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by asdf21 7y ago
What no one really wants to admit here on YC is that the userbase here is something like the top .01% of (intelligence / literacy / analytical skills). Hell, even reddit, as low-brow as that has gotten, is still top 1% easily. But
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by asdf21 7y ago
Near 100% successful in preventing death specifically? Are there other health issues for survivors?
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by asdf21 7y ago
Don't presume a few exceptions in America meritocracy (who drastically overpaid and had to jump through tons of hoops to cheat the system) compare to what is the norm internationally.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Sure, in the US. Most countries are not that liberal with their speech laws, though.
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by asdf21 7y ago
What part of my comment attacked anyone? Why is this disagreement a "battle"? I'll stop debating, if you want, but I find your framing to be a bit hyperbolic.
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by asdf21 7y ago
I already mentioned mens rea in my previous comment.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Hate speech isn't even a valid legal distinction in the US, first of all.* Even philosophically, it's extremely hairy to define. Would you consider harshly criticizing Scientology and its adherents to be hate speech? How about ha
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by asdf21 7y ago
Older parents is the presumption.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Assuming "success" encompasses "productivity" https://www.businessinsider.com/why-your-iq-strongly-influen...
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by asdf21 7y ago
Bonless chicken breast frequently goes on sale for $0.99 / lb.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Currently $0.56 / dozen at Meijers in Columbus Ohio.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Is game of throning entire industries going to replant the Rainforest in Brazil? Cause that's the only way climate change is going to slow down..
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by asdf21 7y ago
I'm pretty sure Visas expired back then too..
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by asdf21 7y ago
Can you not own any real estate period in Communism?
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by asdf21 7y ago
So... capitalism?
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by asdf21 7y ago
You can shop somewhere else besides Home Depot... that's the beauty of the free market.
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by asdf21 7y ago
... Because that's true, depending on the situation. https://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2014/06/13/if-uni... >The most visible manifestation of Canada’s failing health care system ar
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by asdf21 7y ago
Hahahhaa. Ha. That's rich. You don't think Facebook is a rebranding of friendster and myspace?
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by asdf21 7y ago
Garish displays of wealth are generally more important to those with less means, to distinguish themselves. Probably the same here.
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by asdf21 7y ago
It is ironic, you're right. But we all know Dropbox was never really respected by the userbase here, beyond being a magical money making endeavor. All the initial comments were about how Dropbox simply repackaged the abilities of free
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by asdf21 7y ago
Wow, that's an incredibly judgey and myopic perspective. And wrong, I believe. I've personally watched a decent amount of gory stuff just because I like to understand the world I live in better. Do you think people who watch viol
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by asdf21 7y ago
I mean, /r/watchpeopledie was active for nearly a decade and never had legal issues.. I'm not sure this is enforced in any meaningful way.
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by asdf21 7y ago
Yes, knowing your IQ score and saying it outloud is badthink.
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by asdf21 7y ago
>It also falls under the US supreme court test for obscenity and is equally illegal in the US I don't think that's correct. There are no federal obscenity laws. The U.S. government does not expressly prohibit obscene conduct. I
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by asdf21 7y ago
Only Americans have fundamental rights. Everyone else has "hate speech," which depending on how that's interpreted, can mean anything from thinly veiled blasphemy laws, an inability to bluntly criticize Scientology or Islam,
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by asdf21 7y ago
As if they're paying attention any more, if they ever were at any analytical level.
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by asdf21 7y ago
For the analogy to work, you just need to realize that Fortnite is the closest thing kids have to a self-selected, competitive "workplace".
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by asdf21 7y ago
What happens if you have a short on a stock and they go private / get delisted / get acquired before the number is hit?

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