We Found Our Son in the Subway • Hacker News Board

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 9:46 PM UTC

scott_s wrote: post #33

mrb wrote: post #31

It seems to be a fictional story. The author is a playwright and a screenwriter. No last names are given (except the author), and the desire for anonymity is not explicitly stated. I am surprised the NYT Editor did not ask the author to make it clear if it is a fictional or real story.

It's not. There is a clear byline with the author's full name. We generally understand that columns in the NYT are not fiction.

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Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by ritchiea » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 9:48 PM UTC

Really heart warming. Also makes me wonder how they handled the financial challenges of raising a child as a young social worker and playwright couple in new york.

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by shawndumas » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 9:52 PM UTC

print version

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/we-found-our...

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by Geekette » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 9:53 PM UTC

Ugh. This yanked a couple of thug tears outta me.

And for those wondering what place this has on HN, I actually read HN for interesting, often-not-technically-related news.

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by iaw » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 9:57 PM UTC

Geekette wrote: post #44

Ugh. This yanked a couple of thug tears outta me. And for those wondering what place this has on HN, I actually read HN for interesting, often-not-technically-related news.

"thug tears" <--- hilarious

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by siscia » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 10:02 PM UTC

westward wrote: post #34

siscia wrote: post #30

Love the story. When we talk about gay marriage and adoption I always need to query a little more, especially about the kids. What's about Kevin ? His life is "perfectly normal" (how stupid is this expression) ? He is happy ? Does he have problem with his sexuality ? Do anybody have any experience to share ? Please to be obvious, in neither way... (Why this is on HN ? Well, because I believe that HN is one of the bes…

>Does he have problem with his sexuality ? You may not be aware of this, but this question will likely get you downvoted as it will be perceived as homophobia (or at least heteronormativity).

I was aware, and I really don't care, it is a very interesting question and nobody is in the position to judge curiosity. The whole point of comment on HN is to discuss, share ideas and opinion, caring about down votes is not helping :-) I only wish somebody to answer such question without caring of the reaction of other people

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by apaprocki » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 10:02 PM UTC

mrb wrote: post #31

It seems to be a fictional story. The author is a playwright and a screenwriter. No last names are given (except the author), and the desire for anonymity is not explicitly stated. I am surprised the NYT Editor did not ask the author to make it clear if it is a fictional or real story.

It appears real.. read this:

http://www.parents.com/parenting/adoption/stories/adoption-s...

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by scott_s » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 10:02 PM UTC

dubfan wrote: post #37

scott_s wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's not. There is a clear byline with the author's full name. We generally understand that columns in the NYT are not fiction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayson_Blair

That is beside the point - that's an example of someone who lied. mrb is confused about whether the author is presenting fiction or non-fiction, independent of wether or not it is true. Of course, we hope and assume that if the author is presenting non-fiction, then it is, in fact, non-fiction, but that's an independent point.

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by scott_s » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 10:04 PM UTC

mrb wrote: post #36

scott_s wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's not. There is a clear byline with the author's full name. We generally understand that columns in the NYT are not fiction.

To me, it is unclear if the first-person narrative is a literary device, or refers to the author. I am really confused. I wish someone could clarify.

That's my point: columns in the NYT are non-fiction.

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Post by Geekette » Thu, Feb 28, 2013, 10:06 PM UTC

iaw wrote: post #45

Geekette wrote: post #44

Ugh. This yanked a couple of thug tears outta me. And for those wondering what place this has on HN, I actually read HN for interesting, often-not-technically-related news.

"thug tears" <--- hilarious

Hah! You mock but this is a serious issue for those of us who can't have their reputations for non-mushiness compromised.