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by tnolet 2652 days ago
Well, this is a discussion forum. The OP posted this wiki a couple of times to HN. You get positive comments, you get other, less positive or more critical ones.

The "if you don't like it, move along" argument is fine in general and I support it 100%, but in this case a bit strange as posting something to HN is mostly to get responses / views / arguments, not just gushing adoration.
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quakenul 2652 days ago
> Well, this is a discussion forum.

Absolutely. While I do mind your opinion, I don't mind you giving your opinion.

> The "if you don't like it, move along" argument is fine in general

There is actually a lot of issues that I would have people take a firm stance against more often, instead of just letting it slide. This just happens to not be one of them.

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madrasman 2652 days ago
Not all comments are the same. Comments that are thoughtfully articulated and about the ideas rather than an unexplained character judgement of the author, detract from the discussion.
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gdy 2652 days ago
It's still better to know that you are disliked than not. Even without explanation, it gives you an idea that something on that wiki page is off and it needs more research :)
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