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> Raza, now a law-school graduate from McGill

I wonder if the person who posted the video is doing as well?

Considering they were both attending the same elite high school, it wouldn't be a surprise.

No need to be sarcastic. McGill is widely considered to be one of Canada's best universities. William Shatner and most of our prime ministers studied there.

I didn't see any sarcasm in pkulak's comment. I read it as saying, "The Star Wars kid is doing great; I wonder if the person who meanly posted the video is achieving anywhere near his level of success?"

Edit: Your comment should not be so heavily downvoted for the misunderstanding.

It is unfortunate that you can't reverse/undo a vote. I've had several time where I clicked too soon and regretted my choice after rereading and fulling understanding the comment (or when a follow up comment clarifies the first).

Heck, I've had times when I simply clicked the wrong arrow because my mouse or finger (on my phone) slipped.

It would be nice if we could at least undo downvotes if an undo for both is out of the question. I think everyone has accidentally clicked the wrong one at least once and downvote is the one that does the most damage.

Especially when using mobile. Half the time I'm lucky to click on the right comment / story link for HN.

The parent comment is suggesting that Raza is doing much better (having gone to McGill) than whoever posted the video without his consent or knowledge.

Yeah, because everyone on the Internet is sarcastic all the time.

McGill is a great school, you're right. And nobody implied otherwise.

Don't believe he was being sarcastic at all...

Thats a good point. I am sure at the time that the friend decided to post the video he didn't realize the ramifications, but its clear afterward that 'friend' turned into a sort of bully. I am sure it has significant affect on his life. Just my guess.

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