Tribute to mark zuckerberg, steve jobs or overrated?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the perceived value and significance of tributes to figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, questioning whether such tributes are warranted or if they lean towards idol worship. The scope includes opinions on cultural impact, innovation, and the nature of recognition in the tech industry.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that tributes to Zuckerberg and Jobs are overrated and resemble idol worship rather than genuine appreciation for their contributions.
  • One participant suggests that Zuckerberg's success was built on ideas taken from others, implying a lack of originality.
  • Another participant emphasizes the need for clearer discussion prompts to avoid ambiguity and ensure a focused conversation.
  • Some participants believe that the initial post provides sufficient context for a meaningful discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of tributes, with some agreeing that they are overrated while others defend their significance. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall value of such tributes.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of missing assumptions about what constitutes a valid tribute and the criteria for evaluating the contributions of public figures in technology.

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You haven't provided enough information to stimulate a discussion. You should remedy this so your thread doesn't locked or deleted.
 
Can you say Los Angeles and Canada in the same sentence?
 
The question in the thread title and link in the OP are perfectly sufficient to pinpoint the topic of discussion, and to generate a good discussion.

Yes, I think the tributes are a bit overrated, more along the lines idol worship than a simple tribute to people who've managed to find, if not create, a really profitable niche.
 
iirc, he stole the idea from the guy that did the harvard crimson and just ran with it. yes, overrated, so just like jobs, imo.
 
DoggerDan said:
The question in the thread title and link in the OP are perfectly sufficient to pinpoint the topic of discussion, and to generate a good discussion.

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Sure, one can always assume and often hit the mark. However, the rules state:
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Please clearly state what you wish to discuss. In general, one should attempt to flesh out questions and arguments adequately enough that readers will have a good understanding of the issue.

This way, no assumptions are made and threads have a clearly defined direction. It also probably helps when determining what posts are considered off-topic.
 

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