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Proof that HN users are helpful and encourage newcomers
4 points by rahul_rstudio on Feb 18, 2013 | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments
Being a regular HN reader, I often see people criticizing the quality of comments on HN.

While I too have experienced such negative feedback few times, I still knew there were plenty of positive-minded people here who are ready to help others.

So when I read the replies to this thread : http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5198352 , I was glad to see so many HN users coming up with really helpful tips and positive responses.

I think anyone who criticizes HN everytime they get a negative feedback should check the replies in that thread.



I don't think HN is negative at all. If it were, I wouldn't be here. I do think that there are too many people here who think too highly of themselves. This leads to insecurity and bashing others. I don't pay attention to it, though. Too many great things here to even waste a second on that. Sometimes, when the thread does turn into a negative train, I try and break it off.


I too think people here are friendly and helpful, if you really ask for solutions politely. But, sometimes, I see people criticizing the HN community and that's why I shared this link which shows the good-natured side of HN.


Clickety-click: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5198352




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