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In response to "one more: Widower's secret napkin note to dining couple goes viral -- (link)" by Beaker

minor quibble

Posted by znufrii Jan 15 '14, 11:28

the fact that someone did something awesome and heartwarming in how they treat other people should be what is noteworthy in these stories, not the fact that it "goes viral"

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Whenever I see a story that leads with that, I think it's aimed at people who aren't on the Internet all day at work - con_carne Jan 15, 11:57
i'm kind of annoyed that that should be news either. i experience nice people all the time.. far more than the bad ones. - colin Jan 15, 11:31 3
- it's good inspiration though :) - JenBro Jan 15, 12:04
- agreed, but with all the murder, rape, killings and craziness it is nice to see stuff like this in the mix I find -- nm - Beaker Jan 15, 11:34 1
  - I'll read 100 of these over 1 horrible child abuse or murder story. -- nm - Jim Jan 15, 11:41
"viral" to news sites is like synergy to consultants. The buzz word of the day -- nm - Beaker Jan 15, 11:29 3
- "hey, everyone likes this story on other people sites, we might as well post it too."\ -- nm - Andie Jan 15, 11:32 1
  - "I have another two column inches to fill. Better go check my aunt's Facebook feed" -- nm - Roger More Jan 15, 11:53
- true enough - znufrii Jan 15, 11:30

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