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Comment Misinterpretations

Commenters repeatedly accuse each other of misreading, misunderstanding, or misinterpreting previous comments, often leading to clarifications, apologies, and requests to re-read.

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Sample Comments

chmod775 • Nov 18, 2020 • View on HN

I believe you misread or misunderstood my comment.

torginus • Jan 28, 2022 • View on HN

It seems that I've misinterpreted the intent of your comment. I apologize for the accusation.

saagarjha • Oct 16, 2025 • View on HN

I think you misunderstood the sentiment behind the comment

kodah • Oct 24, 2022 • View on HN

I'm not sure how you think I misinterpreted it. Feel free to explain.

Enginerrrd • Dec 5, 2019 • View on HN

Ah, I understand what you were saying now. Your original comment doesn't quite read like that to me so I misinterpreted it.

lazyasciiart • May 10, 2025 • View on HN

I think you misunderstood the comment.

ssl232 • May 16, 2022 • View on HN

I'm not sure you understood my comment correctly.

mossTechnician • Dec 5, 2024 • View on HN

Thank you for clarifying; I had a very different read on your previous comment that was probably the opposite of your intent.

tome • Aug 16, 2017 • View on HN

I think you may have misinterpreted my comment.

fragsworth • Jul 2, 2015 • View on HN

I think you misinterpreted things. Re-read the original comment