Another way to look at the comments is to look at the audience. HackerNews readers are typically hard problem solvers. They discuss theories and solutions, and can't be afraid of avoiding potential causes because they make people uncomfortable.
So while your post has empathy, it doesn't really push the solution-finding process forward in the way that other, more active (vs passive), posts do.
So while your post has empathy, it doesn't really push the solution-finding process forward in the way that other, more active (vs passive), posts do.