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factually true, on-topic, helpful comments like mine should never be punished down to -4. HN's voting system is broken and too easily abused by people being jerks, helping to reinforce groupthink

shame on anyone that contributed to that. you're part of why HN has such a hateful, obnoxious sub-culture that drives more mature people away

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I'm sorry, but no; your comment was not in any way helpful to anyone here.

People don't pick their hobbies purely based on cost. Suggesting "quit your hobby" / "pick a cheaper hobby" as a solution for any problem other than "I literally can't afford to pay my rent any more" makes you seem like a pretentious asshole, and even then, the way you phrased it was just plain rude.

"factually true, on-topic, helpful comments like mine should never be punished down to -4."

Why not?

If you have to ask that I suspect you'll never understand.

I certainly won't if you refuse to even attempt an explanation.

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