HN prides itself on the insightful comment section. Each and every comment adds depth to the conversation. No other web site fosters this culture. I guess user

HN prides itself on the insightful comment section. Each and every comment adds depth to the conversation. No other web site fosters this culture. I guess users avoid it for the same reason you don't tell naughty jokes in the workplace: It's just not the right place. On the other hand, I read many comments who were funny AND insightful, especially in XKCD and Dilbert threads.