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I disagree: mental laziness is never a good justification. (I recently started to memorize more things, since I do not believe in "just google it"). Also, I wa
by supernikita 4y ago
I disagree: mental laziness is never a good justification.
(I recently started to memorize more things, since I do not believe in "just google it").
Also, I want to read what fellow humans relate. Even though it might sometimes be difficult to tell the difference, I attend HN as a substitute for physical social interactions.
For mere knowledge or problem solving, other places might fill that role.
- xxs 4y agoIt was a sarcastic response.
- js8 4y agoFrom what I have seen, HN is not especially keen on sarcasm either. Which I somewhat disagree with, I think it's a good alternative way how to make people think about something, rather than directly attacking the argument.
- xxs 4y agoIndeed, and to me the sarcasm was beyond obvious - 1st sentence: two words and an exclamation mark. One interesting caveat was that the account was brand new (like just created).
- fragmede 4y agoIf ML algos ever manage to recognize sarcasm then we're truly in trouble. Sarcasm doesn't translate well on the Internet, especially for non-native speakers. Tone just doesn't come across well in text.
- xxs 4y ago>Sarcasm doesn't translate well on the Internet, especially for non-native speakers. I have heard (seen) the statement so many times. Personally, I find it quite trivial to detect; so I suppose it's partly related to how much sarcasm one would indulge in normal daily routine. >Tone just doesn't come across Gotta train on that dead pan delivery.