I think the effect this topic has on the members of HN is just indicative of the larger problem. Even (normally) quite intelligent, research-driven folks are ha

I think the effect this topic has on the members of HN is just indicative of the larger problem. Even (normally) quite intelligent, research-driven folks are handling this topic differently. The normal upvote for good discussion, downvote for not contributing is all but thrown out the window for agree/disagree voting. Normally, a scientific study would be a good reason to say "I may have been wrong" but often in these cases, the only explanation each and every time is "the study is wrong, and it only exists because the other side sponsored it."