Whatever you think of edw, you should also consider the tone of your own comments. HN can be hard and reductionist, and in your attempt to highlight the problem

Whatever you think of edw, you should also consider the tone of your own comments. HN can be hard and reductionist, and in your attempt to highlight the problematic nature of the trend you've contributed to it. We're a community where people come for insight and honest evaluations. However, those things do not have to be rude or dismissive, and we should all try to raise the tone of the conversation - especially when making uncomfortable statements.