Merry Christmas, HN

#1

Post by Thorentis » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:06 PM UTC

Just wanted to wish everybody here a Merry Christmas. HN is one of those Internet communities which I would be the saddest to see go, even looking back on other communities in which I've participated over the years.

I see many posts here about loneliness, nihilism, friendships (or lack thereof) and just wanted to let everybody here know that life is never hopeless, and there are always people who care, even if they're thousands of miles away.

Please reach out to loved ones this season and let them know you love them. Life is short, and you never know when the last time you'll be wishing somebody a Merry Christmas will be.

I wish you all the very best for 2023.

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#2

Post by CharlesW » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:13 PM UTC

"All I Want For Christmas Is You" in the style of the Wii Shop theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDGl2albRHk

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#3

Post by BMc2020 » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:14 PM UTC

Merry Christmas, and yes humans are stupid and petty and cruel but each one of us has the spark to be greater. My wish is for each of us have the courage to try to be just a little bit better than they were the day before.

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#4

Post by Liquidor » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:17 PM UTC

Merry Christmas, HN! :-)

Time to reach out and appreciate/tell the people and connections that make you a better person.

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#5

Post by kristiandupont » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:18 PM UTC

You probably missed the "European thread" from a bit earlier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34114940 :-)

Merry Christmas to you too!

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#6

Post by dubcanada » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:20 PM UTC

Agree, I can lose Twitter, Reddit, what ever. If I lose HN I feel that would affect me the most. I appreciate a community that is not focused on politics, news, and what ever nonsense is happening in the world. Just focused on a core topic revolving around computers/technology/startups.

Merry Christmas and any other holiday you may celebrate at this time.

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#7

Post by itpragmatik » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:25 PM UTC

Merry Christmas to all!

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#8

Post by Thorentis » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:26 PM UTC

kristiandupont wrote: post #5

You probably missed the "European thread" from a bit earlier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34114940 :-) Merry Christmas to you too!

I did indeed, but you can't have too many Christmas greetings!

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#9

Post by benreesman » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:28 PM UTC

Happy Holidays HN.

I’ve spent Christmas alone more than I care to admit over the last decade but this community never fails to offer insight, inspiration, and compassion.

This is a great community and I look forward to another decade of being privileged to be a member of it.

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#10

Post by ggggiok » Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 9:29 PM UTC

Not a Christian, but appreciate the sentiment. Family is all dead so it's just another weekend for me, no big deal. Hope the rest of you enjoy your festivities, whatever it is you're doing.