At least #6 is true. Unfortunately, #7 is also true. I've noticed too many comments downvoted where the sarcasm was just too heavy for people to pick up on, ap

At least #6 is true. Unfortunately, #7 is also true. I've noticed too many comments downvoted where the sarcasm was just too heavy for people to pick up on, apparently. Maybe it's just my personality and background, but I think HN veers too much on the side of serious.