Mass judgement of people based on ( alleged ) reputation is dangerous to both the judged and the judging alike. The same is true for such behaviour within small

Mass judgement of people based on ( alleged ) reputation is dangerous to both the judged and the judging alike. The same is true for such behaviour within smaller groups. "Hacker News" is one such group. Perhaps it would be appropriate leadership and ethical to source technical facts and opinions prior to judge anyone or anything, with the same blindfold as worn by lady justice - no matter what side we are on. Let's call it the good side, as left and right are captured already ;-)