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Re:Learning Synths by nfoz on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @10:30AM (#20274550)
that's a lot of money for most people
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Re:Learning Synths by jacquesm on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @11:23AM (#20275142)
What is easy for you is a months salary for someone else. Keep in mind that HN is read all over the globe and that if $129 is 'pocket change' for you that you are the exception, not the rule, and a lucky one at that.
Re:Learning Synths by nfoz on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @10:48AM (#20274747)
You and I live in different worlds.
Re:Learning Synths by asdf21 on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @12:58PM (#20276257)
Apparently, if the dishwasher at a fast casual restaurant can afford this yet you cannot.
Re:Learning Synths by zhaso on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @01:35PM (#20276707)
He's not saying he can't afford it. He's saying it's a lot of money. I'd imagine when you make minimum wage, it's a lot of money even if you can afford it.

I make typical FANG SWE income and I still consider it to be a lot..

Re:Learning Synths by komali2 on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @11:07AM (#20274971)
Is empathy too much to ask for?
Re:Learning Synths by a-afterglow on Tuesday June 25, 2019 @11:29AM (#20275216)
Truly, ignorance is bliss.