Re:The Era of Very Low Inflation and Interest Rates May Be N...
by mistermann on Friday April 27, 2018 @11:36AM
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> Only two sentences
As are many other comments in that subthread. Is conciseness against the guidelines?
> Not relevant to the main topic of discussion
Whether inflation is also understated in Canada and correspondingly low interest rates and their effects is not related to the topic of "The Era of Very Low Inflation and Interest Rates May Be Near an End", as well as the content of the rest of the sibling comments in that subthread?
> Makes a vague claim
False.
> Unsubstantiated by any source
As with most other sibling comments, and not uncommon at all on HN, and also not a violation of guidelines.
> Doesn't teach the reader anything new or interesting
You assume all readers are familiar with the interest rate and housing price environment in Canada, as well as the fact that inflation numbers are highly suspect? Possible I suppose, but what evidence do you have for this belief (assuming I haven't misunderstood)?
> Doesn't reflect any nuance or thoughtfulness
Perhaps I'm not aware of the nuance, and for that I apologize. I would appreciate if you could point out some of the nuance so I can learn.
> Anyway, I hope you don't feel bad about the downvotes.
I feel bad if the objectivity of the community is decreasing.
> For some reason, it seems the topic of economics brings out a lot of ill-informed speculation presented as fact.
While I didn't link to supporting evidence (I tried to find the "smoking gun" that I'd read before, but could not) have supporting, my words are an understatement of reality if anything.
Also, note that despite disagreeing with you, I upvoted you for actually contributing positively intended criticism, which I appreciate.
As are many other comments in that subthread. Is conciseness against the guidelines?
> Not relevant to the main topic of discussion
Whether inflation is also understated in Canada and correspondingly low interest rates and their effects is not related to the topic of "The Era of Very Low Inflation and Interest Rates May Be Near an End", as well as the content of the rest of the sibling comments in that subthread?
> Makes a vague claim
False.
> Unsubstantiated by any source
As with most other sibling comments, and not uncommon at all on HN, and also not a violation of guidelines.
> Uses a mild swear word
Wow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies,_damned_lies,_and_statist...
> Doesn't teach the reader anything new or interesting
You assume all readers are familiar with the interest rate and housing price environment in Canada, as well as the fact that inflation numbers are highly suspect? Possible I suppose, but what evidence do you have for this belief (assuming I haven't misunderstood)?
> Doesn't reflect any nuance or thoughtfulness
Perhaps I'm not aware of the nuance, and for that I apologize. I would appreciate if you could point out some of the nuance so I can learn.
> Anyway, I hope you don't feel bad about the downvotes.
I feel bad if the objectivity of the community is decreasing.
> For some reason, it seems the topic of economics brings out a lot of ill-informed speculation presented as fact.
While I didn't link to supporting evidence (I tried to find the "smoking gun" that I'd read before, but could not) have supporting, my words are an understatement of reality if anything.
Also, note that despite disagreeing with you, I upvoted you for actually contributing positively intended criticism, which I appreciate.