Jacques, I remember you telling me once that karma here at HN was as gameable as it is anywhere. I remain convinced that you've gamed it by making consistently

Jacques, I remember you telling me once that karma here at HN was as gameable as it is anywhere. I remain convinced that you've gamed it by making consistently high-quality, thoughtful, well-supported comments and posts helpful to the people likely to vote here. You've certainly earned your HN retirement, if it's that time; but the community will be poorer for it.