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by gpvos 3001 days ago
I think on HN the need for clarity is seen as more important than having fun, because misunderstandings can do more damage than fun can create pleasure. This unfortunately limits the number of meta-levels (or ambiguity) you can use in jokes or sarcasm. But I guess it's worth the tradeoff. And actually with a bit of effort you can often have both.
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HN quote of the year IMHO: "I think on HN the need for clarity is seen as more important than having fun..."
2018 is still only 1/4 through.