'Better' Skepticism

Comments centered on questioning, challenging, or seeking clarification on claims that something is 'better,' often asking for specifics on metrics or definitions in tech discussions.

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davelnewton Jun 18, 2018 View on HN

"Better" in what sense?

nikolay Nov 10, 2023 View on HN

"Better" in which way?

guipsp Jan 24, 2022 View on HN

For some value of better, sure.

gardnr Sep 1, 2018 View on HN

Can you elaborate on "better"?

mdszy Mar 6, 2020 View on HN

What makes this "better"?

oblio May 21, 2020 View on HN

It's better than what you've got.

deno Jun 28, 2017 View on HN

And this is better how exactly?

shmerl Mar 19, 2017 View on HN

"Better" is pretty subjective here.

nsoonhui Mar 20, 2025 View on HN

Interesting take, care to explain more exactly how it is much better?

kwanbix Sep 5, 2024 View on HN

How is it better? Honest question.