[shepbook]

Cool, though I think 20 years of time and however much that cost could have been put toward something that actually helps a fellow human. Maybe build a bunch of smaller houses for poor people instead of a giant houseboat for your stuffed animals.

Then again, maybe that's just me...

[grannyg00se]

Great, now I'm going to feel guilty for every hour I spend reading HN instead of helping a fellow human.

Your hobbies are your own and investment into your personal concerns is not a zero sum game. Oh ...wait yes it is... I just wanted to say zero sum. But seriously, if you are able to dedicate time and effort into something even remotely positive you should do it. There's no predicting how, when, or to whom it will be of benefit. This guy could've been spending all that time and money into much less useful things - even self destructive things. At very least this is one hell of a grand art piece.

Personally, I find it is an inspiration. Amazing what can be done with sufficient dedication and effort.

[JangoSteve]

From the article:

    > He said his motivation is ultimately religious, though. He wants to 
    > make people think what their purpose is on Earth. "I want to make 
    > people question that so that they go looking for answers," and 
    > ultimately find salvation through God and eternal life, he said.

If someone is willing to put that much time and dedication into something they believe in without hurting anyone, then who are you to judge what's worthy of their time and money?

[danneu]

I wonder how many people started writing a reply to you, attempted a few drafts, but ended up just slowly removing their hands from the keyboard, turning off their computer, and sinking their face firmly into their palm, never to return to HN again.

[illuminate]

The perfect comeback (theirs, of course.)

[Shorel]

What do you have against Pokemon?