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Re:Do you ever avoid submitting something on HN so devs won'... by Philip-J-Fry on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @11:05AM (#29486403)
I would because they'd be more productive than me.
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Re:Do you ever avoid submitting something on HN so devs won'... by OnlineGladiator on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @11:16AM (#29486556)
They might be more efficient, but by working 1/4 as much they're equally productive!
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Re:Do you ever avoid submitting something on HN so devs won'... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @11:22AM (#29486649)
Exactly. You get paid for your output, not your effort.

Edit: A deleted reply said “You don't even really get paid for output. Output theatre pays better than output.” Great insight I thought worth persisting.

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Re:Do you ever avoid submitting something on HN so devs won'... by BatteryMountain on Thursday December 09, 2021 @04:30AM (#29495427)
To be honest, I try my best to conceal my gains. I intentionally time my feedback to when it is expected of me.
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