News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

beefpies

Re:Chili Oil Notes on Sunday September 17, 2023 @07:40PM (#37550475)
[delayed]
Re:Chili Oil Notes on Sunday September 17, 2023 @06:19PM (#37549867)
Having hobbies is not only infantile but "hollow and sad"? Very strange take.

If it bothers you so much, don't engage with it. Taking time on a Sunday to write really nasty things about people sharing their hobbies on the internet doesn't seem especially full or joyful.

Re:Insiders reveal major problems at lab-grown meat startup on Sunday September 17, 2023 @05:33PM (#37549564)
[delayed]
Stop saying stuff like this to people. It's incredibly offensive. This is the second time I've seen you doing it.
Re:Show HN: I built a Python web framework from scratch on Saturday September 16, 2023 @01:03AM (#37532186)
You were over the line when you called them a sociopath, and I should've called you on it but didn't, but now you are way, way over the line.

To quote you, in what world is this an appropriate comment?

Re:Show HN: I built a Python web framework from scratch on Saturday September 16, 2023 @01:02AM (#37532184)
If you weren't hypercritical, why do you think everyone is reacting as if you were? Either you communicated poorly and came off way differently than your intended, or you aren't being honest with yourself about what you said and what it meant.
Re:Show HN: I built a Python web framework from scratch on Saturday September 09, 2023 @10:36PM (#37452385)
[delayed]
Given that the relied on $1.7B of grant money, this would seem to be a heavily socialized effort but with privatized profits, no?
The article mentions Paris Marx, who runs a podcast called Tech Won't Save Us. I doubt most people here would particularly enjoy listening to it, but might find it interesting to hear from strong critics of the tech industry. Sometimes they raise good points.

https://www.techwontsave.us/

Re:Naomi Wu and the Silence That Speaks Volumes on Wednesday August 16, 2023 @07:36PM (#37155306)
Here's a video on the subject:

Debate and Deplatforming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFAYN6oWyIo

And it's sequel:

Why Deplatforming Works (And Why it Doesn't)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r5C-G0VrjI