I...I...still feel like this is a joke, even after reading the "why" section.

dang · on April 20, 2016

Please don't snarkily dismiss other people's work on HN.

Thoughtful criticism is fine, but it should be grounded in respect.

Ericson2314 · on April 20, 2016

The vibe I got from reading the "why" section was "yeah we had some fun making this, and yeah we think this syntax is a bit better, but isn't it ridiculous our boss thought this was a good idea!" Like a wink at anybody who think this isn't needed.

So to the extent I think its a joke, I think its intentionally a joke --- and whoever made it I respect their comedic talents.

luckydude · on April 20, 2016

I'm the boss and I wrote the why page, I was poking fun at myself. Perhaps my sense of humor needs an upgrade.

nickpsecurity · on April 22, 2016

I totally missed that the boss wrote that page. Maybe I wasn't perceptive enough but it came off to me like employees taking a crack at their boss. Not in Dilbert-style disrespect more as everyone turning an eye-rolling issue into a fun project. It was funny.

I just didn't think it was you, though. Maybe sign it "The Boss" or something similar at the end to make sure the rest of us get the full joke.

Ericson2314 · on April 22, 2016

Oh interesting. Like the above commenter, I didn't think of this at all. Your humor is definitely up to date :).