&gt; if they are careless with their language (i.e., the lazy use of hyperbole), probably they will be careless with their content.<p>Don&#x27;t forget that many people don&#x27;t speak English as their first language and it may be difficult to express an adequate degree of nuance (it is for me...).<p>Overall I agree with you, and I prefer when commenters are respectful of everybody&#x27;s else feelings. But I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s that bad on hacker news: the ranking system is quite efficient and I often learn something from the comments.