You kind of did though. The website itself hasn't materially changed, so 'HN turning into Reddit' conversation isn't about the features of the application we'r

You kind of did though. The website itself hasn't materially changed, so 'HN turning into Reddit' conversation isn't about the features of the application we're using here. It's always about some migration of 'undesirables' into the community. To be honest, I find your foamy characterizations of the folks you're describing fairly toxic as well.