From a62e3be4c047bb1a8bee21806ca55694e4cfb339 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: liquidev Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:10:53 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] just shut up sometimes --- content/philosophy.tree | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/philosophy.tree b/content/philosophy.tree index 98aba00..e2a1cce 100644 --- a/content/philosophy.tree +++ b/content/philosophy.tree @@ -35,3 +35,19 @@ - as scary of a concept it is when you're feeling well, it's useful to remember about the treadmill when you're down. and don't think that it'll ruin a good day, just don't think about it then. + +% id = "01HREVZNAHB1H9VMD0NPPFTEQ0" ++ just shut up sometimes + + % id = "01HREVZNAH8XFRMVB9G58TPV8R" + - I just caught myself writing a few paragraphs long comment on [Lobsters](https://lobste.rs) without really understanding what the author of the comment meant in the broader context of the discussion, + after which I deleted my comment and gave myself a pat on the back for avoiding accidentally derailing the discussion. + + % id = "01HREVZNAHRC9BJZJPH9RE21PE" + - this is an unfortunate side effect of the tree-based structure of Lobsters. + as much as I like tree-based forums, as they let you focus on many different (off-)topics without cluttering the main thread, + it's damn near impossible to keep the broader context of *what the discussion is about* when the thread nests more than 3 levels deep. + + % id = "01HREVZNAH96KPDQAW1YW1FGC5" + - therefore, if you ever find yourself writing an essay about just how wrong someone is, think to yourself: am I *really* understanding what's going on in this discussion? + and if not - maybe just shut up and let the rest of the idiots fan the flames instead.