I think my comment was perfectly on topic in response to the parent comment. I wasn't aware that only superficial views of subjects are allowed to be expressed

I think my comment was perfectly on topic in response to the parent comment. I wasn't aware that only superficial views of subjects are allowed to be expressed on HN, or that subthreads can't discuss underlying philosophical debates. Taking two quotes out of context and presenting that as the reason for marking the comment off-topic is a bit bizarre. Are you saying that any comment that appeals to broader philosophical arguments is necessarily off-topic?