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Terr_yesterday at 9:56 PM1 replyview on HN

> There are no bears in the Caribbean

Did you sincerely believe that the parent poster was suggesting bear-overrun as a probable outcome?

> but don't let that stop you from making le heckin' reddit quips

If you understood the ironic subtext, then your response is a example of the same trends you're complaining about. Arguably worse.


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dabluecabooseyesterday at 10:02 PM

> Did you sincerely believe that the parent poster was suggesting bear-overrun as a probable outcome?

Gee, maybe they should have written a comment explaining their point of view that we could then discuss, instead of a quippy, dismissive one-liner! Then, we could be discussing the likely pitfalls of this endeavor instead of circlejerking over a Vox piece.

> If you understood correctly, then your response is an example of the same thing you're complaining about.

You reap what you sow.