Goodbye, Forever, Probably • Hacker News Board

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by a57721 » Fri, Jul 03, 2026, 10:58 PM UTC

lloydatkinson wrote: post #5

I think the posts main mistake is expecting the reader to care about or know this author.

I don't know anything about the author, but they seem rather humble, not giving "do you know who I am" vibes at all, the writing is very humanizing, raises many good and relatable points. I enjoyed reading the whole text without being familiar with the author and context. I only wish them luck and happiness.

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by AndrewKemendo » Fri, Jul 03, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

I’m not sure I ever met a “DevRel” or similar person that didn’t eventually just come out as the “good cop” sales rep while the “bad cop” sales rep is negotiating with the CFO.

Even the ones who didn’t actively push whatever company they worked for like a commission based sales person, the only reason they are in the room in the first place is to support whatever company technology they work for. I always found it to be a bit gross of a job.

Anyone have a different experience?

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by hobonation » Fri, Jul 03, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC

kursus wrote: post #16

Uninteresting rant by a nobody, why is this posted here? Account created 13 days ago en passant.

And submitted twice? Because the first time they didn't get enough attention?

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by lloydatkinson » Sat, Jul 04, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC

tom_ wrote: post #11

lloydatkinson wrote: post #5

I think the posts main mistake is expecting the reader to care about or know this author.

I expect the post is written for readers who care about or know the author.

So then why is it posted to a vast audience like HN?

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by tom_ » Sat, Jul 04, 2026, 1:39 PM UTC

lloydatkinson wrote: post #24

tom_ wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I expect the post is written for readers who care about or know the author.

So then why is it posted to a vast audience like HN?

One of the HN readership submitted it.

Re: Goodbye, Forever, Probably

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Post by whitep4nth3r » Sat, Jul 04, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC

hobonation wrote: post #23

kursus wrote: post #16

Uninteresting rant by a nobody, why is this posted here? Account created 13 days ago en passant.

And submitted twice? Because the first time they didn't get enough attention?

Alas, this is the internet. I did not submit this post to HN, let alone twice, nor would I ever dream of doing so.