Absolutely right on with your points #1 and #2. I remember I lost half my karma with the first childish comment I made on HN. Now I only comment if I feel stron

Absolutely right on with your points #1 and #2. I remember I lost half my karma with the first childish comment I made on HN. Now I only comment if I feel strongly and can speak intelligently on a subject, or have a question. It is a natural curation process.