[gems]

>If helping people is a good motive, why isn't helping yourself?

It's a matter of what you think is right. Do you want to have a philosophical discussion?

>If you state it on HN, you can deal with people disagreeing with it, without getting annoyed.

I'm getting annoyed because the first responder was almost offended that I expressed a belief on what I think is right. I don't care if we disagree, but don't pretend like I'm encroaching your rights because I'm asserting myself.

[mc-lovin]

>It's a matter of what you think is right. Do you want to have a philosophical discussion?

Certainly, you started a philosophical discussion with your top post, so wouldn't you want to have this discussion?

>I'm getting annoyed because the first responder was almost offended that I expressed a belief on what I think is right. I don't care if we disagree, but don't pretend like I'm encroaching your rights because I'm asserting myself.

Ok, I see your point, but this is a complex issue in itself, let's drop it.

[jamesaguilar]

I'm not offended. I just think you're wrong. You stated your opinion. I satirically parroted it -- i.e. I indicated my disagreement.