| For the record, why would you post http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4807691 titled "Show HN: I'm 16, and I made a thing" if you are so irked by people using their age on hacker news? You were either being a troll or you are a hypocrite. Have you actually seen this app? It's impressive regardless of age. It's gameplay and graphics are comparable, if not better, to fruit ninja. Being 14 is just a plus, it doesn't make the app any better or worse. If anything, it's inspiring (as I said elsewhere in the comments) for people of all ages to make and ship. Quite frankly, it sounds like you are bitter because someone around the same age of you is receiving recognition and praise for their work. >>But there is no logical basis for this. 14-year-olds face similar constraints as 18-year-olds, who probably face a similarly-difficult learning curve as 30-year-olds. I disagree. People 18+, in college, adults, usually have either more experience (whether than be programming or learning how to learn) or perhaps some type of formal computer science background. >> If it is good and the price seems fair, I will buy it. If you actually clicked the link or tried the game, you would notice that it's free. If you really believed in what you are writing, you would have no problem commenting constructive criticism about the app itself rather than ranting about posting an age in the title. For the record, I'm 16 and I'm not making a big deal about the age in the post or being irked that someone younger than me is receive praise for his work. I think the game that NShen made is awesome. |
2)The app is a fine app. I don't believe that it is comparable to Fruit Ninja, but still a fine app. Why does this make me either a hypocrite or a troll? How is the quality of his app pertinent to my actions at all?
3) This is an entirely unfounded ad hominem attack. If you really believe this, then I give up. I can't argue against people who dismiss me because they think I'm envious. I think my points are of merit and pertinent to the conversation. This is supported by the healthy number of up-votes it has. If you want to dismiss it as "bitterness," I can't stop you and I don't really care.
4) I'm not comparing ages, I'm comparing stages of learning programming. Whether he's 14 or 40, he has only recently begun programming. A beginner at 40 will face similar challenges. Learning a new skill is difficult for anyone of any age. Your logic is either a) circular and incoherent inasmuch as it is predicated on having prior knowledge about programming when one is first learning programming, or b) not applicable because it deals with a factor that, as I've already said in my above post, is irrelevant.
5) The pricing comment did not pertain in any way to his app. It was directed at the "support independent developers" argument to which I drew parallels from his practice. I am aware that the app is free. If you actually read my comment and considered it, you would notice that it's not directed at the kid.
5) What dictates that I can only provide criticism about the app itself? It is totally within the realm of reason that I critique his marketing practices, etc. Why does the fact that I criticized his use of the age belie my "belief in what I'm writing?" Why is this a rant? It was a pretty well-structured argument touching on what is considered a contentious practice.
6) No, you are making an (unwarranted and incoherent) big deal about the fact that I did. I think his app is fine. I wouldn't use it, though.