On Reddit, comments are rewarded for appealing to all kinds of human emotions. A quick one liner that doesn't hint at technically savvy might get the most upvot

On Reddit, comments are rewarded for appealing to all kinds of human emotions. A quick one liner that doesn't hint at technically savvy might get the most upvotes on Reddit. On Hacker News, comments centering around knowledge and its acquisition tend to be rewarded. While I didn't make your comment any lighter, I'd assume this is why others did.