ARS commenters seem to have created a very specific kind of echo chamber and they guard it passionately, fiercely rebuking any and all dissenting opinions into

ARS commenters seem to have created a very specific kind of echo chamber and they guard it passionately, fiercely rebuking any and all dissenting opinions into oblivion. Sadly, ARS writers seem motivated to cater these folks' predilections. Sometimes it seems like they write articles with little purpose other than to provide grist for their beloved mob's mill. Perhaps these journalists are rewarded for 'high audience engagement.' So glad HN hasn't devolved into that. Gratitude to the mods here.