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Comment · 2 months ago
Why?
Comment · 2 months ago
Why?
Comment · 3 months ago
“Political influence is good as long as it’s my side :)”
Comment · 4 months ago
Why? Why not? Why wish failure upon someone who is trying to do something “good?”

I haven’t read your other comment yet and plan to, but it seems weird to seemingly wish ill on someone’s grand plans.

Comment · 4 months ago
That is your opinion, and you are entitled to hold it.
Comment · 4 months ago
For what it’s worth, I’m not trying to be offensive or edgy when I say that word with friends. “The grass is green and that thing (random topic) is retarded.”
Comment · 4 months ago
Why is this the case? I want him to be correct, but I am also skeptical.
Comment · 6 months ago
This made me chuckle:

>>TLDR: A complete guide to juggling, from zero to siteswap notation, by someone who juggles in nightclubs.

>>by someone who juggles in nightclubs.

I’m not sure if I’d laugh or be amazed at someone juggling at a nightclub. I guess it really depends on how well received the act is by their target audience (aka can a man pick up women via juggling?).

Comment · 7 months ago
Not saying anything positive about Musk, but what is the expected IPO price (I’m more curious about the alleged market cap)? If this scheme allows them to IPO at a valuation of $10T, I would be upset. If the valuation was something like $500B to $1T, that actually seems somewhat reasonable and likely to return value long-term as they are the clear leaders of space (for the time being at least).
Comment · 8 months ago
I can see how that could happen, but I’d argue that the “value added” is just the opportunity to talk to someone.

I was once decently intoxicated on a subway ride home and I saw a man looking at the floor who seemed upset. I asked him how he was doing and he said “alright.” We chatted a little and he randomly asked me, “do you have a brother?” I told him I did and he asked me, “is there anything your brother could do that would be unforgivable?” I said, “I’m sure there are things he could do that would be beyond forgiveness, but I would have to think long and hard about given how permanent that decision could be. Cutting someone out of your life can be a good thing, but make sure it’s what you think is right because you may never have the opportunity to undo it.”

He seemed to really appreciate the advice and went on his way. I’m not sure what his brother did, but I hope they are able to figure it out. Those types of interactions are (IMO) one of life’s little pleasures.

Comment · 8 months ago
When I first my met father-in-law in my college days, we ended up going to the store to get my wife (then GF) some random supplies. I struck up a conversation with a stranger and my FIL asked his daughter, “Does he know that guy?” She laughed and replied, “Probably not.”
Comment · 8 months ago
Talking to strangers is one of my favorite things to do. Airplanes, trains, or just waiting at the coffee shop for them to make my drink. I have met so many interesting people and it’s almost always a joy.

Now, you occasionally end up talking to someone who confesses to you that their post-nuclear dream life is to be a mother figure to a band of semi-aware ghouls. Goofy in the moment, but makes for a great story to share over a beer!

Comment · 8 months ago
This is spot on. I’ve had this conversation with so many software engineers that struggle to understand that what they want is rarely what your average Joe wants. “Well I’m right and they should understand that” is usually a good summary of the response.
Comment · 8 months ago
This sounds great. Please share with HN when you go live!
Comment · 9 months ago
It’s not perfect, but buying bulk meat directly from a farmer can greatly reduce the issues you listed above.

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