1. >> even if I find the post or conversation interesting
The "interesting" bit is important. There have been (less popular) threads where I have noticed funny for funny's sake comments being left alone. A trending topic is a dangerous topic for comments where your comments will be read by more people who are likely to feel that it does or does not add much "value".
2. >> "If you have nothing to add, don't."
I don't think that sentiment can be expressed any differently, snark or not. :) You could have been more blunt too. I think that point's very valid within the HN subculture.
Irony is, both these takeaways are something that one picks up "after the fact", which in itself is ironic.
1. >> even if I find the post or conversation interesting
The "interesting" bit is important. There have been (less popular) threads where I have noticed funny for funny's sake comments being left alone. A trending topic is a dangerous topic for comments where your comments will be read by more people who are likely to feel that it does or does not add much "value".
2. >> "If you have nothing to add, don't."
I don't think that sentiment can be expressed any differently, snark or not. :) You could have been more blunt too. I think that point's very valid within the HN subculture.
Irony is, both these takeaways are something that one picks up "after the fact", which in itself is ironic.
Ciao.