'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
"It works"... or something along those lines.
Well it works, doesn't it?
Well, since it worked, perhaps not?
Hey, if it works it works, right?
If it works, it works. And specifically, Works For Me ™ :)
Assuming it works well enough to be useful.
Interesting ! How well does it work ?
except that, you know, it works.
It's working pretty well, isn't it.
It's literally working? What did you expect?