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Re:“Moderating HN is like a cross between a postdoc gig and ... by l33t2328 on Saturday March 12, 2022 @06:27PM (#30656076)
> Some of the work done by Navy SEALs literally does involve things done sitting at computers

It also involves them being fed and having their equipment maintained.

Comparing the jobs is risible.

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Re:“Moderating HN is like a cross between a postdoc gig and ... by oonerspism on Saturday March 12, 2022 @07:13PM (#30656482)
The figure-of-speech simply pivots upon key traits common to both parties.

You're perfectly entitled to not like the choice of common traits in somebody else's figure-of-speech. Have at it. :)

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