> When it’s not gamed, do other HNers also feel that a high comment:code ratio probably indicates quality? Just the opposite. It typically indicates a history

> When it’s not gamed, do other HNers also feel that a high comment:code ratio probably indicates quality? Just the opposite. It typically indicates a history of rigorously documenting terrible code. Sometimes, comments come from complex business requirements or other external constraint. Documenting the former is largely an anti-pattern while documenting the later is hugely useful.