[macintux]

I have often been frustrated that my attempts to communicate clearly have failed, but I choose to believe that it’s my fault as a writer, not their fault as a reader.

The alternative is being a jaded, negative person who is unpleasant to work with. It’s too easy, too lazy, to fall into that trap.

[travisjungroth]

Are you disagreeing with their conclusion or just the vibe? You can do both: believe things would be better with some global change, and also accept that won’t happen and do your best with how things are.