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Although, if your opinion is correct, it doesn't mean anything that I can't look you up online. That's on purpose. I establish new HN accounts from time to ti
by lolname 16y ago
Although, if your opinion is correct, it doesn't mean anything that I can't look you up online.
That's on purpose. I establish new HN accounts from time to time because I despise the fact that many people will upvote old users more readily, or will cite 'user for a long/short time' as though it means something.
- lsc 16y agoIn most social situations, having a history of contributing to the group is important. This is part of why I try to spend time on mailing lists for software I use/am likely to use even when I don't need help. If I have a history of helping others, others are much more likely to help me when I need it.