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Why do you say that? Mining companies have a long and honorable history of responsible environmental stewardship.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume you meant that sarcastically.

https://www.google.com/search?q=rio+tinto+environmental+dama...

For just one example. Resource extractors of all kinds are among the worlds biggest polluters and destroyers of habitats and entire eco systems.

I don't think there is any other interpretation possible for the GP. I don't think we should adopt the habit of postpending a "\s" everywhere, at least not on HN.

I agree wtr to the GP, but in general I disagree. You can never really be certain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe%27s_law

Now I have to wonder if the downvotes are people not getting the sarcasm or are offended that I might be snarky about the mining industry.

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