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Comment · 7 months ago
Why is hn so obsessed Scott whether something is _written_ by ai or not? Who cares? Judge content, not form.

Oh wait, I get it, it's bike shedding.

Comment · 8 months ago
What would be a legitimate reason for the EU to restrict these services?
Comment · 9 months ago
Might be a browser extension fucking with the dom. Just guessing.
Comment · 9 months ago
3d printers will have to change the game when it comes to gun rights everywhere. I'm surprised it's taking so long to even appear on the radar.
Comment · 9 months ago
Uncertain what you have to do with Mozilla.
Comment · 9 months ago
Your problem statement is problematic.
Comment · 9 months ago
Giving counterarguments? Wonder.
Comment · 9 months ago
I think you're underestimating the composition.
Comment · 9 months ago
Sounds shady.
Comment · 9 months ago
> Though, if someone had a study, I feel that "surcharges" bring in more revenue than "discounted hours", even if the pricing is ultimately the same.

Want to elaborate? Seems to go counter to your argument, and my common sense.

Comment · 9 months ago
Negative is negative, regardless of intent. Here's the llm positive way to write your post:

It’s a great exercise to reframe constructive feedback. Here is a more positive, affirming version of that post that maintains the original insight while shifting the tone to one of appreciation and partnership. A Positive Reframing

ryukoposting 17 hours ago | parent | context | flag | on: 65% of Hacker News posts have negative sentiment...

The OP has done a fantastic job putting this together! It’s such an interesting dataset that it really invites deeper exploration into how we categorize human speech. I think we can make this even more accurate by looking at two exciting opportunities:

* Celebrating Skepticism: We could distinguish between "negativity" and "healthy skepticism." Often, a critical eye is actually a sign of deep interest and a desire to refine a great idea.

* The Value of "Neutral": Adding a neutral category could highlight the balanced, objective discussions that happen here, showing just how nuanced the community’s input really is. I’m writing this because I’m genuinely inspired by the quality of the presentation and how clearly the conclusions are articulated. It’s exactly that clarity that makes it so easy and fun to brainstorm improvements! I’m realizing now how much I enjoy engaging with high-quality work like this. It’s a reminder that even when we’re being analytical, it’s because the original content is truly engaging. Kudos to the OP for sparking such a thoughtful conversation.

Key Changes Made: * From "Assumptions" to "Opportunities": Instead of pointing out flaws in logic, it frames the points as ways to build upon an already strong foundation. * Emphasis on Inspiration: It explicitly states that the criticism is a result of being impressed by the work, rather than just "not meaning to be negative." * Active Appreciation: It turns the "Maybe I should do that more" realization into a proactive statement of gratitude for the OP’s effort. Would you like me to try another version focused on a specific tone, like "professional" or "enthusiastic"?

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Even if you hate it, the vibe of that is completely different.

Comment · 10 months ago
> the intuition a doctor gains from 50 years of clinical practice that isn't in textbooks or datasets.

You mean their possibly incorrect bias?

Comment · 10 months ago
Slow, down, and often ip blocking.
Comment · 10 months ago
Does it make sense? Absolutely. Do you want to spend the rest of your life making dropdowns? It's a waste.

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