> without really taking the time to say anything about the parent comment. I see this a lot on HN, including the whole "but my intentions" dance. "Contributing

> without really taking the time to say anything about the parent comment. I see this a lot on HN, including the whole "but my intentions" dance. "Contributing to the discussion[sic]" by talking past a comment, and then going "just saying" when asked what that's supposed to mean in the context it's posted in, or being offended when it's being interpreted as cold or dismissive. And people who put some of their own thoughts, or even life experiences, into a comment, deserve more than something that makes anyone trying to find a connection to what it's posted as reply to go "yes, and?". Why is it a reply and not a top-level comment? No good reason, but even pointing out it doesn't make sense as reply got downvoted. It's perfectly cool to be cold towards the powerless, especially the absent powerless. But don't call anyone a "startup nerd", that gets you flagged dead. Stay classy, everybody. And keep the proof where it will keep eluding you -- right in the pudding.