What you're saying is true -- sarcasm, English as a second language, etc. can heavily influence meaning and interpretation of a message. On the other hand, the

What you're saying is true -- sarcasm, English as a second language, etc. can heavily influence meaning and interpretation of a message. On the other hand, there are plenty of negative opinionated commentary that is given under the guise of being expert advice that doesn't even attempt to be nuanced. I'll avoid using an HN example, but on photography forums, it's not unusual for people to say stuff like "If it's not full-frame, it's not a real camera", or "Everyone needs a #mm fast prime" as though they are facts, not opinions.