points by dylan604 3 days ago | 0 comments
WAT. Just because you do not does not mean you get to dictate how others can use it. I know lots of people that use the rear camera on iPads. I'm one of them.
[–] dpark 3 days ago
[–] dylan604 3 days ago
"Just get rid of it entirely and the device will be exactly as functional."
That is not expressing of an opinion but dictating an action. "I think they should get rid of it entirely..." would be the expressing of an opinion.
[–] dpark 3 days ago
Do you imagine that Apple designers are trolling HN to generate their next device plans?
He’s literally expressing an opinion. There is no in here to “dictate” to.
[–] r_lee 3 days ago
then everything would be just tiptoeing and nothing would be interesting.... it's not like someone saying that will actually cause Apple to get rid of it
[–] phoghed 3 days ago
Yes they are just whining into the void about something they can’t change. Great use of everyone’s time all around.
More likely though they’re trying to signal their membership to the in-group that’s always circle jerking on every iPhone/iPad post about SD cards, removable battery, thick small phone, flush camera, etc.
[–] dpark 3 days ago
Whining into the void is most conversation online is. It’s what you are doing, too.
The top comment thread here is complaining about the camera bump.
[–] r_lee 3 days ago
it's what actually starts conversations.
it's not super "ethical" if you're like triggered by (maybe) harsh opinions, but it gets people to chime in vs just lurking
[–] phoghed 3 days ago
No, I’m whining to the source
[–] dpark 3 days ago
Literally you are not. You whined to r_lee about paxy’s comment.
No one attempted to dictate anything. They expressed an opinion. HN is a discussion forum. This is exactly what it’s for.
Your point would look stronger if you had only included your last two sentences without the indignation of the first two.