My comment might involve a certain mount of hyperbole. In this case, it is exactly lumping all of HN together for the sake of making a point. I see this as a f

My comment might involve a certain mount of hyperbole. In this case, it is exactly lumping all of HN together for the sake of making a point. I see this as a function of self-reflexion and self-critique, which no functioning system in my opinion can do without. Don't forget that I am also a member of this site, I read the articles, I vote and I post. This obviously suggests that HN is not homogenous but instead can serve as a platform for differing opinions. I do think, however, that my hyperbole describes a certain active (and, dare I say very vocal?) portion of the posters here. If you (and some of the other posters who have replied below) don't fall within that group then that is a good thing.