I upvoted this comment because, though the number is wrong, it proves the point. The fact that the correct number proves the point even more, is a reason _not_ to downvote the comment.
This is exactly what I meant with "HN is becoming quite hostile"
* I brought up something I looked up to support GP's argument.
* The argument is correct.
* I do it in good faith.
* G is literally next to T.
* I even praise the article, while at it.
"Oh, but you made a typo!".
Good luck, guys. I'm out.
PS. I will give my whole 7 figure net worth, no questions asked, transferred immediately to any account of their choice, to anyone here who has not ever made a typo in their life.
> I will give all my 7 figure net worth, no questions asked, transferred immediately to any account of their choice, to anyone here who has not ever made a typo in their life.
My greatest typo was saying "I Do" when it should have been "I Go".
Some days it's worth it to burn some imaginary internet points for the good of the discussion and article. People downvote for various reasons, which we will never be able to figure out why definitely. Each person is different, and they all have days where they swing one way or another.
(edit: why would someone downvote this, HN is becoming quite hostile lately)
Also, there are browser extensions that will automatically downvote and/or hide HN comments that use words like "lol," or start with "So..." or include any of a number of words that the user considers indicative of low-grade content.
(Although you could argue libgen is not really "public" in the legal sense of the word, lol).
Disregarding that, the article is great!
(edit: why would someone downvote this, HN is becoming quite hostile lately)