this is a community of smart people, not computers. what this incident did was demonstrate certain tendencies in our nature as humans--that is, the collective i

this is a community of smart people, not computers. what this incident did was demonstrate certain tendencies in our nature as humans--that is, the collective is still susceptible to certain modes of groupthink and, as rational and logical as we are/intend to be, we are still emotional beings. what i take away from this incident is nothing negative about tdavis--as swombat pointed out (and demonstrated), there were other comments that just as easily could have become the focus of HN's ire. instead, i see this is a reminder that no community is immune to the problems inherent in growth and longevity. so, let's recognize that fact, and simply double-check our motives before posting. i think it's necessary to take a step back in this case, as opposed to moving in closer for a better look.