I see HN as a very supportive community, and you can see the overall negativity of the feedback. This would be way worse in a facebook thread for instance. > A

I see HN as a very supportive community, and you can see the overall negativity of the feedback. This would be way worse in a facebook thread for instance. > Advice doesn't need to work for everyone to be good advice. This is a valid approach for personal advice, or at least advice from someone that identifies as an individual speaking for themselves. It’s a different matter when it is broadcast indiscriminately and sets itself as a self-help resource.