"Just get rid of it entirely and the device will be exactly as functional."
replyThat is not expressing of an opinion but dictating an action. "I think they should get rid of it entirely..." would be the expressing of an opinion.
Do you imagine that Apple designers are trolling HN to generate their next device plans?
replyHe’s literally expressing an opinion. There is no in here to “dictate” to.
then everything would be just tiptoeing and nothing would be interesting.... it's not like someone saying that will actually cause Apple to get rid of it
replyYes they are just whining into the void about something they can’t change. Great use of everyone’s time all around.
replyMore likely though they’re trying to signal their membership to the in-group that’s always circle jerking on every iPhone/iPad post about SD cards, removable battery, thick small phone, flush camera, etc.
Whining into the void is most conversation online is. It’s what you are doing, too.
replyThe top comment thread here is complaining about the camera bump.
it's what actually starts conversations.
replyit's not super "ethical" if you're like triggered by (maybe) harsh opinions, but it gets people to chime in vs just lurking
No, I’m whining to the source
replyLiterally you are not. You whined to r_lee about paxy’s comment.
replyLiterally I am
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