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Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

#21

Can someone explain the downvoting of FAKEGRIMLOCK's comments? I find them insightful, substantive, and hilarious, but is some HN norm being stepped on?

This is very puzzling. Also - why isn't this front page yet?

It was frontpage and trending up. It must be getting flagged quite a bit. Very curious.

Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

#22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is very puzzling. Also - why isn't this front page yet?

It was frontpage and trending up. It must be getting flagged quite a bit. Very curious.

And now that you pointed it out, the trend has reversed... what in the world is going on here?

EDIT - I'd also like to point out that the headline changed. Is that a typical practice on HN? I don't think my original headline was anything inflammatory or off-point.

Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

#23
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ME, GRIMLOCK, ANSWER QUESTIONS IF ASK HERE OR ON ARTICLE. UNLESS QUESTIONS STUPID OR BORING.

I understand the feelings toward the midwest, but you also made a reference that its not like the "coast" do you think there are other areas that are well suited for startups, such as boston, NYC, or Atlanta?

FG apparently can't post here anymore. Try Twitter?

Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

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post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I understand the feelings toward the midwest, but you also made a reference that its not like the "coast" do you think there are other areas that are well suited for startups, such as boston, NYC, or Atlanta?

FG apparently can't post here anymore. Try Twitter?

Why can't FG reply here?

Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

#27
FAKEGRIMLOCK seems very relevant to this site as he created a brand out of nothing and I find most of his short comments insightful. So the interview is a nice read on his tactics even if it's a bit shallow. I just hope we don't have tons of clones of his persona. It works only once or twice.

Re: The man behind FAKEGRIMLOCK

#29

Can someone explain the downvoting of FAKEGRIMLOCK's comments? I find them insightful, substantive, and hilarious, but is some HN norm being stepped on?

I didn't downvote, but novelty accounts are not exactly a part of the local culture. I doubt there's any insightful or substantial point that can only be made by writing in caps with bad grammar.

Yes, it might make you think that it's a dry and humorless environment. But at least it's not overrun by 20 copies of CaptainObvious or JokeExplainer.

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