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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by ziddoap on Monday October 07, 2024 @12:24PM (#41767637)
Responding to a genuine question of interest with some sort of test says a lot about you. I guess your filter works both ways, because I would not want to associate with someone who does this.

Edit: Watching my points go up and down on this one has been interesting! I didn't realize people were so divided on whether or not it's okay to lie and test people as some sort of friendship filter.

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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by rpdillon on Monday October 07, 2024 @12:34PM (#41767778)
It is somewhat odd to ask someone about their favorite book and instead get a lie that's intended to test whether or not you'll be a good friend. It's also completely offtopic for a discussion about folks' favorite books.
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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by tb_technical on Monday October 07, 2024 @02:13PM (#41769101)
Fair. It's a bit of a bait post.

But the OP did say by any metric of "best".

And I did post three of my favorites at the end, too!

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