I don't think it's that we don't want humor—there is plenty of that on HN. I thi...

djacobs on Nov 28, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: What advice messed up your life?

I don't think it's that we don't want humor—there is plenty of that on HN. I think it's that "lmao" is better conveyed (and with less noise, as you say) by an upvote.