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0 pointsblairbeckwith8y ago0 comments

Why would you allow one anecdote from five years ago stop you?

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Look at the person's post history that you're replying to. The fact they have two grey'd comments in this thread is just a touch of what their post history contains. As HN grows, I learn more to consider who I'm responding to before giving them my time replying.

ziikutv8y ago

Because one is enough. It tells about their hiring practices does it not?

CardenB8y ago

Hiring practices change drastically in five years. Not sure if srs

ziikutv8y ago

Fair point. I generally think edge cases are still a good indicator. How do you treat those not worthy than those who are. I bet they just hired someone else so did not bother following up.

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jameskegel8y ago

ziikutv8y ago

Because one is enough. It tells about their hiring practices does it not?

CardenB8y ago

Hiring practices change drastically in five years. Not sure if srs

ziikutv8y ago

Fair point. I generally think edge cases are still a good indicator. How do you treat those not worthy than those who are. I bet they just hired someone else so did not bother following up.

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