That’s the kind of unkind and rather toxic comment I would expect on Reddit, not HN.

Unimpressed.

Do you think I wanted to impress you or anyone really? GP was beating a dead horse so I said something. Somehow you ended up caring. I’m almost certain there are better uses of your time. Certainly has no influence on my opinion. Honestly people who hold Hacker News like it’s sacred are exhausting. Your opinions and mine need not mix, just use your thumb to move on?

That’s not the standard I’ve always had, and I’ve been here from the early days.

You get the community we settle for.

> Lower your expectations.

No. And you'll find people more open to your wishes if you'd avoid the bossy imperative.