Author's Ego Criticism

Commenters repeatedly criticize the article's author or featured individual for excessive ego, arrogance, boastfulness, and lack of humility in their writing or self-presentation.

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Sample Comments

gnaritas Jul 24, 2013 View on HN

He's not; he thinks he's being insightful.

HenryKissinger Nov 16, 2021 View on HN

This guy sounds full of himself.

xupybd Dec 9, 2015 View on HN

Just me or does that guy seem to lack humility, I don't know something about the way he wrote that.

Chazprime Jan 1, 2025 View on HN

Goodness, this guy certainly seems to think highly of himself!

habinero Aug 8, 2025 View on HN

That guy is so convinced he's a staggering genius and I have never understood why anyone else thinks it's true.

joyofdata Apr 21, 2017 View on HN

This guy is so full of himself - almost disgusting how he tries so hard to come across as a humble and reflecting person.

mreiland Apr 23, 2015 View on HN

He's making shit up to stroke his own ego, ignore him.

matthewgifford Jul 15, 2012 View on HN

I agree. If anything, it's poorly worded. I think he's just observing what others think about him. And maybe his intention to make himself be seen as gifted.

password54321 Sep 3, 2023 View on HN

Hmm seems like he was right about the ego part then.

DougBTX Mar 30, 2012 View on HN

I think he's talking about himself, not dumb readers.