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How refreshing. A non defensive critically thoughtful reply to feedback during a public discourse

It used to be somewhat common on HN. Then it got bigger and covid introduced the entire internet to Eternal September on steroids.

Even early Reddit used to be like this. Back when HN wasn't even opened yet.

YC was founded in March 2005 and Reddit in June 2005. Reddit is a YC company.

I know. And HN is younger than Reddit.

HN != YC.

Paul Graham substantially shaped both cultures from what I gather. So hardly shocking if something once common here was also common there.

It's possible, but I suspect demographics are more likely to be the main reason here. 'Eternal September on steroids' as you say.