[bmer]

This comment raises a relevant question for me: where is my downvote button? I have been using HN for a while, but can only see an upvote button? In the past, facing unproductive comments, I have taken out the time to write up why I feel it is unproductive, but I'd also like the ability to help blur it out.

[megous]

In most species, dancing is about banging. (when they dance of course) Some birds will dance to signal their fitness to a female, right before reproduction. And the rules can be pretty intricate too.

It probably is less of a signal in humans, though. But I can't say I haven't successfully mated a few times via dancing.

[viraptor]

It's as much about banging as programming is: safe occupation, above average income, signalling good provider. Or any sport. Or any other activity if we start describing them that way. But if you join a social dance scene with that perspective, you're likely to just annoy lots of people. On average, they're not there for banging and have their own existing relationships. A cigar is sometimes just a cigar :-)

[megous]

Sure. I aggree.

[viraptor]

You need more karma for that.

[v64]

500 to be specific.