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> EDIT: downvoted again. I’m not contributing here anymore.

Have you reviewed the HN Guidelines at https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html ?

> Please don't comment about the voting on comments. It never does any good, and it makes boring reading.

I'll offer my two cents in case it gives another perspective you haven't considered. The meaning of voting on HN is far from obvious. Various people downvote for different reasons.

Maybe they are unimpressed by your comment, maybe they disagree with it, maybe they think it is inappropriate somehow, maybe they don't like that you plugged a particular cryptocurrency, or something else.

In any case, I recommend not worry about the votes, up or down. At times, it can be helpful to see if what you are writing is perceived as useful, if you can take the feedback in that manner without taking it personally.




xpe, have _you_ reviewed the HN Guidelines at https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html?

> Please don't comment about the voting on comments. It never does any good, and it makes boring reading.


Graffur, yes, I've read them. But I'd bet you know that; I think probably you are making another point. I'll write it out, and you can tell me if you agree. You are pointing out an inconsistency in what I wrote: you think it is unfair of me to suggest that someone else read the guidelines while at the same time not following them.

Am I accurately stating your concern?


I hate this voting thing. People are quick to judge and It leaves no room for respectful disagreement and drives people away.

How do I tell someone that I value his input even though I respectfully disagree? It's pretty much impossible on HN without writing a post.




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