Even if statistical analysis checks out, the premise seems to be all wrong. Speaking generally now. I rarely read HN comments as having predictive intentions, b

Even if statistical analysis checks out, the premise seems to be all wrong. Speaking generally now. I rarely read HN comments as having predictive intentions, but rather constructive (or not) criticism on things as they stand. Listening to criticism (i.e. negative feedback) about your product can be the difference between an amazing product and a mediocre products with a slow, drawn out fading into mediocre land.