Though I'll say it's much more civil than, say, reddit. So even if HN isn't immune, it's nice to find a place where the majority of discussion is on-topic and n

Though I'll say it's much more civil than, say, reddit. So even if HN isn't immune, it's nice to find a place where the majority of discussion is on-topic and not just endless ad hominem attacks. Granted, HN is rather specific in its userbase.