That article was horribly written. It went off in a thousand different directions and had no storyline. Also, the valid criticisms are entwined with misconceptions and inaccuracies that undermine them. I appreciate getting a read of the current sentiment but it was really hard to read.
This comment was horribly written. If there's a thousand different directions and no storyline, why don't you point out how things aren't necessary to your summary of the actual story? Point out misconceptions and inaccuracies?
Your comment is arguably less worthwhile than a factually incorrect comment- at least there's a point there to allow for a discussion to ensue. You just serve to quash discussion with a fiat "yeah, not up to my standards, pointy knees, you know."
This is a request to raise the level of the discourse. If the original is lengthy, directionless, and inaccurate, post something concise, direct, and accurate.
(I'd also note that somehow, when you essayed some actual thought (that I also replied to), you didn't get anywhere near the number of upvotes. Any thoughts? http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1417708)
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That article was horribly written. It went off in a thousand different directions and had no storyline. Also, the valid criticisms are entwined with misconceptions and inaccuracies that undermine them. I appreciate getting a read of the current sentiment but it was really hard to read.
This comment was horribly written. If there's a thousand different directions and no storyline, why don't you point out how things aren't necessary to your summary of the actual story? Point out misconceptions and inaccuracies?
Your comment is arguably less worthwhile than a factually incorrect comment- at least there's a point there to allow for a discussion to ensue. You just serve to quash discussion with a fiat "yeah, not up to my standards, pointy knees, you know."
This is a request to raise the level of the discourse. If the original is lengthy, directionless, and inaccurate, post something concise, direct, and accurate.
(I'd also note that somehow, when you essayed some actual thought (that I also replied to), you didn't get anywhere near the number of upvotes. Any thoughts? http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1417708)
Maybe it was horrible. At least it was short.
If brevity dominates your desire for quality, you may be misplaced.