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Admitting Ignorance

This cluster captures comments where users repeatedly express confusion, lack of knowledge, or unfamiliarity with the topic under discussion, often requesting more explanation.

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Keywords

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Sample Comments

sho_nuff • Jan 14, 2020 • View on HN

Alas, I am not sure about that.

vkazanov • Dec 22, 2022 • View on HN

I have to admit: no idea as well.

avmich • Feb 5, 2025 • View on HN

I don't know. Can you elaborate?

s1artibartfast • Dec 1, 2020 • View on HN

I have no clue, but would love to know.

jedberg • Oct 6, 2014 • View on HN

I haven't the faintest idea. :)

nickstinemates • Sep 29, 2021 • View on HN

Guess I don't know what I'm talking about

P_I_Staker • May 9, 2024 • View on HN

I don't know what it is either

erikb • Aug 11, 2015 • View on HN

Yeah, don't know enough about it.

happymellon • Jun 30, 2022 • View on HN

I'm not entirely sure what that is.

adamnemecek • Jan 9, 2020 • View on HN

I know. I'm not sure I understand.