HN has a problem that it rejects "shaming" in the community. I think you can shame people in a way that isn't completely abusive, and even instructive. Shame

HN has a problem that it rejects "shaming" in the community. I think you can shame people in a way that isn't completely abusive, and even instructive. Shame exists for a real reason in communities - but it only works if the shamed (and everyone else) understands why they were shamed. This takes more communication than a downvote ...