Not trying to downtalk, but it took you 11 years to pull this off? This is some massively slow growth :D
Not trying to downtalk
"I said, 'With all due respect'!"
Given that many users here aren't native English speakers/writers, the tone that might seem obvious to you & I, might actually be completely inadvertent.
And wow, the other comments to this comment really made my day. I haven't been to Hacker News in a while but it's amazing to see that it's turned into a positive environment.
Consider the wide variety of activities that the author has been involved in. Also consider that 750 Words was a side project, and not the primary focus of his attention.
This is an achievement worth respecting.
How many NBA coaches can dunk hit a 3-pointer? Yet, the players still listen to their advice and perform better.
Just because someone can't do it themselves doesn't mean they can't offer meaningful insight.
"How many NBA coaches can dunk or defend? Yet, the players still listen to their advice and perform better.
Just because someone can't do it themselves doesn't mean they can't offer meaningful insight. "
This is true, but an NBA coach would never criticize Lebron by saying "Wow look how slow you were to learn how to dunk!" Where do you see the meaningful insight in that response?
Not only does it not provide any meaningful insight, it attempts to shut down the discussion of anyone who doesn't have Monthly Recurring Revenue. As if that's a qualifier to providing feedback.