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An open letter to Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird

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Re: An open letter to Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird

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Post by SifJar »

manilafolder wrote: post #10

Maybe he loves programming just for the sake of programming, not for sake of earning money. Not all of us want to corrupt our souls.

If that were the case, I can't help thinking he could have released the app without the ads, or at least pushed out an update removing the ads at this point, instead of removing it. I don't think this is about money.

Re: An open letter to Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird

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Post by kawsper »

rocky1138 wrote: post #19

This situation reminds me a little of Notch. Maybe we should have a meetup for introverted nerds who have become wildly successful but have not found happiness with their success? When the event happens we can turn off all the lights and talk in the dark.

I think it seems like Notch enjoys his fame because it has allowed him to focus on his own projects, and work with great people.

Re: An open letter to Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird

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Post by Ideka »

theknown99 wrote: post #8
chasing wrote: post #5

This article is weirdly condescending. "Buck up and keep coding, little feller!"

Almost every time something is labeled as "an open letter", you can be sure it's going to be condescending self righteous egotistical BS.

Really? Why do you think that is? Do you have some examples?

Re: An open letter to Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird

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Post by theknown99 »

Ideka wrote: post #23
theknown99 wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Almost every time something is labeled as "an open letter", you can be sure it's going to be condescending self righteous egotistical BS.

Really? Why do you think that is? Do you have some examples?

"An open letter" is used when you've decided that you're really important and everyone really needs to read your opinion.
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