HN user
I agree with you. There seems to be a lot of bad faith assuming going around on HN. It really degrades the quality of conversation we could be having. Look at the number of intelligent people on this platform! It’s incredible! Yet the cynicism is tiresome.
I know this is an “in” opinion to have among urban, middle class or liberal circles, but I disagree. Life for me has been just fine. I can’t speak for the majority, only for myself.
Those of us in browsing HN and tech news in India find the inundation of BLM posts unrelatable. Tech and product is something people across the world can relate to. US-centric political issues are not.
I really wish your comment wasn’t downvoted. I hear you.
I agree with you. These blogs seem to be full of resentment and insecurity, leading to whining and finger pointing. It seems they’re always interested in other people’s money and their success. It’s tiresome. Let’s maybe focus on how we can do good to the world, instead plotting how we can bring other people down.
Design is much more than flat vs skeuoumorphic. In fact, this debate (despite its publicity) is of little concern to designers. We are often more focused on how things work, not just how they look. Also, usability (what NNG tests) is but one aspect of design (an important one nonetheless).
As a designer, I feel truly inspired by Apple’s UI even today. Google tries to get design but their company goals do not place user experience on as high a pedestal as Apple, and they are always a little behind.
My two cents.
I fail to understand. Is “comments” and “views on issues” enough to cause such a stir? People’s sensitivity boggles my mind. Can we not say things without having to walk on eggshells? What kind of unforgiving and judgemental culture are we living in?