Tell Someone They're Pretty Today

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11points
18comments
#1,314of 1,739 in 2013
Top 76%of 2013 by points

How HN took it

CuriousMostly questions and neutral comments

4 positive, 6 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 2 critical, out of 12 comments about the project. Thread score +0.11.

Idea: 2 for, 2 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Fun and endearing idea

    From 3 comments

Objections

  • Calling someone pretty can be objectifying or creepy

    From 2 comments
    • http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/how-to-talk-to-little-gir_b_882510.html Sorry, I think I agree with this article. Pretty is just another word that objectifies people by…
      neltnerb on HN
    • I don't see how the source is relevant to my opinion. I agree with it because I'm capable of critical thought, not just because of the source. It's obviously opinion. I think you…
      neltnerb on HN

Questions

  • What is the point of sending a link rather than posting directly?

    From 1 comment
    • Forgive me if I'm missing the point, I'm just trying to obtain some perspective. Assuming that telling someone they're pretty does indeed work, what benefit does the sender have…
      ceeK on HN

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