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ateng ◴[] No.37251404[source]
The world of internet would be a _much_ better place if everyone at least have read this. I tried my best to adhere to these rules in any social network.
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roflyear ◴[] No.37253136[source]
It is unfortunate that the rules are so vague/up for interpretation, and when you break them, it isn't explained to you that you broke them. The rule just gets cited and there you go.
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kelnos ◴[] No.37254572[source]
I've found that dang is very open to discussion about these sorts of things. He's only an email away, and usually responds quickly.
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lazyasciiart ◴[] No.37256071[source]
I've found the complete opposite: it took years to even get a dismissive response, and longer to get him to actually bother looking into what I wrote. Depends whether you pass his initial guess at whether you have a real issue or are trolling him, apparently.
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tptacek ◴[] No.37256402[source]
I imagine he gets a lot of trolling emails. It can't be easy keeping up with it; I barely keep up with my own email, and I rarely get email.
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roflyear ◴[] No.37256779[source]
Well, yes, I sympathize, but it is his job.
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tptacek ◴[] No.37256785{3}[source]
Since he doesn't work for us, I don't find that fact as persuasive as you do.
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roflyear ◴[] No.37261714{4}[source]
I guess we're the product, then.
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1. tptacek ◴[] No.37261933{5}[source]
I thought that was clear all along. This is all just a scheme for YC to get access to the deal flow for your next great idea.