'It Works' Debate

Comments debating whether a technology, tool, or solution is acceptable simply because 'it works,' often defending pragmatic functionality against criticisms of elegance or best practices.

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Sample Comments

swombat May 24, 2012 View on HN

"It works"... or something along those lines.

baguasquirrel Jul 7, 2011 View on HN

Well it works, doesn't it?

gmac Feb 27, 2014 View on HN

Well, since it worked, perhaps not?

ornornor Jan 31, 2023 View on HN

Hey, if it works it works, right?

actionfromafar Nov 17, 2025 View on HN

If it works, it works. And specifically, Works For Me ™ :)

hggigg Oct 28, 2024 View on HN

Assuming it works well enough to be useful.

zabana May 24, 2020 View on HN

Interesting ! How well does it work ?

elchief Dec 9, 2015 View on HN

except that, you know, it works.

nkkollaw Dec 3, 2016 View on HN

It's working pretty well, isn't it.

ipsum2 Apr 29, 2025 View on HN

It's literally working? What did you expect?