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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 (#30656086)
> any comparison to SEALs must be based upon physical prowess

Since items an inherently physical job, it makes sense.

We all agree computers are important. That doesn’t make the comparison less ridiculous.

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Re:“Moderating HN is like a cross between a postdoc gig and ... by oonerspism on Saturday March 12, 2022 @07:08PM (#30656444)
Figures-of-speech allow for a broad range of comparison. As mentioned already, several key SEAL traits such as:

presence in conflict; mental strength; role as specialists; frontline protection work keeping regular people safe; tenacity and dedication

..are also key traits of vastly disparate things like online moderation.

Figures-of-speech referencing those other qualities are perfectly valid.

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Re:“Moderating HN is like a cross between a postdoc gig and ... by l33t2328 on Saturday March 12, 2022 @07:57PM (#30656774)
Comparing the level of these traits present in online moderators to the level of these traits present in SEALs is inexplicable.
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Re:“Moderating HN is like a cross between a postdoc gig and ... by oonerspism on Saturday March 12, 2022 @08:08PM (#30656834)
"Comparing the level of these traits present in online moderators to the level of these traits present in SEALs is inexplicable."

As some of the traits noted are binary - either present, or not - the concept of "level" is not applicable.

The commonality of the traits is a valid basis for figure-of-speech.

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