On: Programmers think differently than non-programmers

[apl]

Childish. Also, proving my point that not all programmers are logicians.

[pyre → apl]

I actually read that post as sarcasm, not as seriousness, but I could be wrong.

[bigfudge → apl]

He's joking, and hence the upvotes...

[Confusion → bigfudge]

HN does better without such jokes. Obvious jokes are noise.

[jacquesm → Confusion]

The fact that it needs to be pointed out somewhat belies that it is an obvious joke.

[Confusion → jacquesm]

Well, that's because it might just be sarcastic criticism. As a joke, it is obvious. That does not mean that it is obvious that this was a joke. Which is exactly why we should do without them. It removes exactly the pointless discussion it has led to.