> Why does HN have so many conspiracy theorists? Reflexive cynicism is easy, and makes you appear smart to a large number of commenters. Of course, it doesn't

> Why does HN have so many conspiracy theorists? Reflexive cynicism is easy, and makes you appear smart to a large number of commenters. Of course, it doesn't help that often times, the automatic cynicism is entirely accurate, especially when contrasted against empty PR statements.