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by Tehchops 1492 days ago
Worrying about what the comment rabble on HN will "appreciate" is no useful barometer for success in progressing through life.
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I merely say this because these sort of passive-aggressive remarks are generally not tolerated here. It just doesn't make for very interesting conversation, flamewars aside.

>Be kind. Don't be snarky. Have curious conversation; don't cross-examine. Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

To be fair, you can be snarky, upfront, direct or kind about the topic and still get the same downvotes.