More often than not, it's these sort of comments that sadden me most when reading HN. I actually expected the OP to be about this very topic. Although my acco

More often than not, it's these sort of comments that sadden me most when reading HN. I actually expected the OP to be about this very topic. Although my account isn't very old, I've lurked at HN off and on for quite a while. It is my impression that they are increasing, although maybe I only pay more attention now that I have an account.