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OP asked "why". OP didn't ask, "Here are the facts I've researched and understand, do you agree/disagree?" The former is lazy and relatively useless, the latte
by jemka 13y ago
OP asked "why". OP didn't ask, "Here are the facts I've researched and understand, do you agree/disagree?"
The former is lazy and relatively useless, the latter is an opportunity for enticing discussion.
- sp332 13y agoLet's say it was useless. Responding with a content-free and condescending comment did nothing to further the conversation. You're using more space on the page to say nothing and dragging down the tone of the conversation.
- jemka 13y agoIt provides OP, and others, with information as to why it was useless to help prevent future useless comments, improving the overall comment quality of Hacker News. Albeit, my method was crass.