>look at all the high rep accounts that immediately defend it
As opposed to all the new accounts (uncharitably: sockpuppet accounts) that are criticizing it?
As opposed to all the new accounts (uncharitably: sockpuppet accounts) that are criticizing it?
10+ years of posting doesn't give you a pass to skirt the HN guidelines.
Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents, and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken. If you're worried about abuse, email hn@ycombinator.com and we'll look at the data.
Please do better.