I have learned through crystal clear negative reinforcement that criticism on HN will be attacked on the most ridiculous, minor, red herring points imaginable. If you don&#x27;t preface your comment with about half a page of disclaimers, prepare for three comments addressing inane edge cases and posing unrealistic demands.<p>Id <i>love</i> to be more curt. But a deep thread-war is the death of every comment, so preempting every possible rebuttal is your only choice. And on HN, every rebuttal is possible.