<meta/> Meh, I say stuff against the grain all the time. It is how you say it, defend it, and listen to replies. Stick around, you'll figure it out. Loads of

<meta/> Meh, I say stuff against the grain all the time. It is how you say it, defend it, and listen to replies. Stick around, you'll figure it out. Loads of smart people here. I often get voted down and then someone comes along and reads it. Votes don't much matter, so long as you try to follow the written rules. If you do make a claim, be ready to defend it with civility. Like all forums, some are more receptive than others. Here? I notice a higher percentage of reasonable and smart people. Keep am open mind, you can learn a lot here. HN is a great educational resource. That's how I typically see it. Sometimes, I get to share what I know but I usually just learn and click links. I lurked for like a year and a half before I posted. Seriously, stick it out. Civility goes a long ways here. It's sometimes amusing to see the crowd deal with uncivil responses. </meta>