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Being trapped in a middle of nowhere town that didn't even have sidewalks, combined with the (mis)fortune of having parents that couldn't possibly care less what I spent my time on all gave me everything I have today. Without those thousands of hours on the internet and nothing better to do, I would not be where I am today.


Counterpoints to "being bored made me awesome" that spring to mind immediately:

You would be in a different place, and whether it's better or worse is unknowable.

For every person inspired to greatness (or okayness) by boredom, there is someone driven to drug addiction by boredom.


You'll note that I did not say it made me awesome, nor did I suggest anyone else should do it. In fact, I even added the "(mis)fortune)" to point out the obvious negative aspect to my statement.

I literally just said those factors got me to where I am today. I did not imply where I am now is better than an alternative.


I wonder if being ignored by your parents also made you this hostile?


Personal attacks will get you banned here. Please don't post like this to HN.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html


> I would not be where I am today

Where are you? Not in prison I hope.




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