Hacker News is depressing
"One of the main reasons it doesn't work is that people don't ask questions to clarify. They jump to conclusions, some of which are very wrong."<p>Do people realise that Winer reads and replies on HN? Would they ask a question to clarify if they knew he would?<p>Even when there is a general submission, it is not always obvious that OP or Original Author is participating. Reddit highlights the OP in a discussion which can be helpful.