Shame on HN for downvoting you. This was a reasonable and thoughtful comment. What you're missing is the skepticism that is so rampant in the media and especia

Shame on HN for downvoting you. This was a reasonable and thoughtful comment. What you're missing is the skepticism that is so rampant in the media and especially on HN these days. It is certainly possible that they're merging to produce a superior experience. It's certainly possible that they're merging for financial reasons. It's certainly possible that the reality is some combination of both.