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> HN aims for constructive engagement

I’m terribly sorry if it came through as hurtfull. Was not my intention.

> dang puts it as "coming with curiosity"

I believe i lived up to that ethos on this occasion. I gave multiple reading to your comment. And when I concluded that I do not understand your thesis I wrote a very carefully worded message to let you know.

In fact it seems someone else already wrote you a comment with the same message. They told you that they don’t understand you, and you responded as if they disagreed with some detail of your point. When I would have expected that you either ignore them (as is your right) or that you clarify your overall thought.

> ELI5 accent you used is even helpful

I did that perhaps unintentionally. I hope you don’t mind me asking: is English your native language?

> I'm not sure why you're down on yourself.

I assure you I’m not down on myself. Not sure what gave you that impression.

> Yes, it's a function. Yes, it has parameters. Yes, the parameters can be adjusted. > And?

And you overgeneralised the article and lost their point in the meantime. “If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out” as the song says.

> I also recommend the more constructive reply to my post, from an hour before you posted.

Thank you! Will give it a read.



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