Discussion Merit Debate

Comments in this cluster debate the value, relevance, productivity, and appropriateness of discussions occurring in Hacker News threads, often defending or questioning their worthiness.

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Sample Comments

DangitBobby Jun 24, 2022 View on HN

At least there is a discussion here.

matsemann Aug 9, 2020 View on HN

Because the discussion is worth having?

ramykhuffash Jul 29, 2014 View on HN

I actually think it's an interesting topic and would have liked to see some discussion around it, what's the issue with that?

carussell Feb 14, 2011 View on HN

Have you read any of the discussion? It's a contentious issue.

moduspol Apr 12, 2021 View on HN

I'm not sure the discussion benefits from debating that.

_tk_ May 10, 2024 View on HN

I'm not sure it's worthwhile to have this discussion here, but please elaborate.

mooism2 Sep 18, 2009 View on HN

Why have you flagged it? This seems like worthwhile discussion to have, at least once.

tim333 Oct 2, 2020 View on HN

There seems to be some discussion here.

mukyu Jan 18, 2012 View on HN

Is there anything to actually have a discussion about relating to this? Seems too navel gazing to me.

matsemann May 12, 2020 View on HN

Sounds like that discussion was needed, to me..