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przadka commented on The UX of Good Reading   blog.michalprzadka.com/po... · Posted by u/michalwarda
Lockal · 9 months ago
Meh, looks more like parroting. Also for word "polish": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42864854 - I do not want AI to "polish" me
przadka · 9 months ago
did you read the post? because it looks like you did not
przadka commented on The UX of Good Reading   blog.michalprzadka.com/po... · Posted by u/michalwarda
treetalker · 9 months ago
> Here is my new rule: If I read anything that feels like slop, I’m unfollowing you.

> …

> It’s not just about excessive emojis or em dashes. Here:

> …

> • Manufactured segue questions connecting sentences that don’t need connection

> …

> • Pompous, repetitive patterns like “This isn’t just X—it’s Y”

Then, later in TFA, the author (an LLM itself, perhaps?) commits those very sins:

> Why are so many people afraid of sounding personal and opinionated? Is it because being opinionated feels risky? Because bland feels “professional”? Because having a point of view means you might be wrong?

> The solution isn’t more polish—it’s more humanity.

przadka · 9 months ago
hi there, I am the author of this post.

> commits those very sins:

you are wrong, let me explain:

1. There is nothing wrong with rhetorical questions per se - I just feel that LLMs often put them between sentences that do not require connection. I would even argue that any LLM would vote against putting the questions I wrote like this because they feel out of place. But I wanted them there.

2. "The solution isn't more polish—it's more humanity" isn't the pattern I'm referring to. The slop pattern is using "This isn't just X—it's Y" for emphasis reinforcement, like "This isn't just wrong—it's baffling." Mine is a simple contrast statement.

Thanks for the comment though - I'm glad a fellow human read it carefully enough to have an opinion on it! :)

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przadka commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2025)    · Posted by u/whoishiring
przadka · 10 months ago
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przadka commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2025)    · Posted by u/whoishiring
przadka · a year ago
Reef Technologies | Senior Python Backend Engineer | REMOTE

We’re looking for Python backend engineers to work on a trustless supercluster of performance-proofed, GPU-enabled, sandboxed Docker container runners controlled by truly decentralized algorithms (not just PAXOS or RAFT).

Wow, that was a mouthful...

If you found it interesting, join Reef Technologies and tackle complex technical challenges like this on your own terms:

- Contribute from wherever you like - we are fully remote

- Set your own time commitment, as long as it’s at least 30h per week

- See how we work in our handbook: github.com/reef-technologies/handbook

- Influence the way we operate through our Sociocracy 3.0 decision-making process

Salary on a B2B contract:

- $45–$70 USD or 190–295 PLN per hour

- $7,560–$11,760 USD or 31,920–49,560 PLN per month if you work 40 hours per week (most of us work a bit less)

- Flexible work schedule (as measured with a time tracker)

- Rates are automatically adjusted for inflation twice a year

We're looking for someone with 5+ years of programming experience, including at least one year with Python (open source and significant personal projects count!).

So, what do you think? You don't even need a CV - just go to https://careers.reef.pl/?utm_source=hackernews and shoot a few quick commands to apply.

Contact: Email: hiring@reef.pl

Company Website: https://reef-technologies.com/

przadka commented on Vibe Coding Manifesto   vibemanifesto.org... · Posted by u/przadka
elpocko · a year ago
I wonder who the "we" are that you speak for in this manifesto? Or is it the majestic plural?
przadka · a year ago
The 'we' follows the tradition of the Agile Manifesto. This manifesto isn't about speaking for everyone - it's about capturing a movement happening in real-time. If these ideas resonate, you’re part of the 'we' too.
przadka commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2025)    · Posted by u/whoishiring
przadka · a year ago
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