Comments on: Catching hate for negative thinking

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:40:11 +0000

@Brad

Depressive realism seems like a drag though.

You get used to it after first twenty years. :)

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Brad Blogging.com - Personal Blog Tips And Blog Help — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:44:50 +0000

I’d take one comment against a post’s idea than 100 agreeing with the post and “praising” it.

Interesting post! Depressive realism seems like a drag though.

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:27:35 +0000

@Chocobito

I guess happens to everyone who actually does anything beside lurking online. :)

By: Chocobito

Chocobito — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:04:38 +0000

Total agree with this post, also happen to me sometimes :(

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:35:37 +0000

@rainbowsky

I am pretty sure no one from Lifehacker reads this blog. :)

By: rainbowsky

rainbowsky — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:21:12 +0000

Oooh! I really do hope Jason F. over at Lifehacker reads your cogent remarks concerning disagreement and the necessity for mentioning those subtle mistakes in blogging that create chaos, distrust and mediocrity.

He booted me off (forever I assume) for making a simple observation of blatant professional misconduct and failed to take ownership of a problem he actually created.

http://lifehacker.com/5321371/wallpaper-roundup-ocean-views-and-abstract-blues/gallery/#c14416771

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:41:05 +0000

@kelltic

Hehe, I am not a minority, I am myself. :) This blog is more about thinhs I like than things I dislike. So it is curious for me how negative opinion provokes more reaction.

By the way when I share negative opinions here I always get very constructive feedback. I hope that somewhat reflects my own attitude – try to learn, think and make educated decision instead of going with the flow.

By: kelltic

kelltic — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:37:00 +0000

What? You dared to disagree with the “vast” majority? It’s good to get slapped around a little bit. Shows you’re honest and not afraid to voice a minority opinion. I come here to read your opinions, not everyone else’s. Keep sticking your neck out. That’s why I like you – that and we both enjoy cave living.

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:46:35 +0000

@cmpm

Yep, it is curious leap from what my attitude towards specific technology is to my supposed knowledge and personality.

@Lyndi

I hear you on “too far”. :) Especially when multiply scripts are used without any kind of optimization. It is not uncommon to see pages with twenty and more scripts nowadays.

By: Lyndi

Lyndi — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:00:39 +0000

Like so many things JS is one of those things that can be taken a bit too far. I will use a good script if there is no other feasible solution to that which I want to do.

On the light box issue I tend to agree with you. Maybe we have all just seen one too many light box. When a script basically just slows a page down and does very little else, it should be avoided.