On: My embarrassing picture went viral

[alan_cx]

Perhaps you need to take a step back and realise that making a joke does not mean misunderstanding an issue. I for one certainly found it amusingly ironic that in an article supposed to be sympathetic to a fat girl had an "Enlarge" button on the picture. Not to mention that the article it's self in fact propagates the image even more.

Also, are you really saying humor has no place on HN? I see nothing in the FAQ about banning humor.

[kaoD → alan_cx]

There's nothing in the FAQ but... do you often see funny comments? Neither do I.

Have fun in Hacker News and prepare to be downvoted.

[taybin → alan_cx]

The lack of humor on HN is the worst thing about it, IMHO. Of course that sort of cultural value won't be in the FAQ.

[icebraining → taybin]

Paraphrasing Steven King, HN accepts humor. It just isn't promiscuous about the humor it accepts.