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I know this is an unpopular opinion, but "I know this is an unpopular opinion" adds nothing to comments but a false sense of contrarianism.

This is the prevent the flow of negativity HN is sometimes known for, similar to the comment you yourself posted.

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I don't see constructive criticism as a "flow of negativity."

It's not the content, it's the attitude