I didn't downvote your earlier comment (because I'm not able to downvote, yet), but I certainly flagged this comment.
What, exactly, do you think you're adding to the discussion at hand by vomiting out such tripe?
What, exactly, do you think you're adding to the discussion at hand by vomiting out such tripe?
Several people I know in real life have told me that they perceive Hacker News comments as very hostile, so I know it's not just me. Nothing significant has been done to try to correct it.
> Nothing significant has been done to try to correct it.
That's a misperception, presumably because perceptions lag even after changes occur. But one needn't look far to see some: two inappropriate comments upthread have been killed by user flags and clearly marked as such.