While we're on the topic of styling, why is the default font size so small? The comment size is 12px. In my view, that's like sub/superscript or caption size, n

While we're on the topic of styling, why is the default font size so small? The comment size is 12px. In my view, that's like sub/superscript or caption size, not body copy. I regularly zoom to 150% on HN or use a bookmark that sets styles via JS so I don't have to strain while reading. Am I the only one? And no, I don't need glasses!