The fact that this post is currently #3 on HN homepage and has ~100 comments in support is a strong indication to limit investment of time and effort in HN as a source of knowledge and HN community as a source of rational discussion.
EDIT: 50 -> 100 comments. That rule about avoiding gratuitous negativity is obviously not working.
EDIT: 50 -> 100 comments. That rule about avoiding gratuitous negativity is obviously not working.