It's interesting that you see no room for nuance in the mod system. Definitely doesn't need to work the way you're expressing it here. In particular, your petul

It's interesting that you see no room for nuance in the mod system. Definitely doesn't need to work the way you're expressing it here. In particular, your petulant tone makes me think you wield downvotes vengefully. Downvotes work best with an emotionally mature community. Fortunately HN seems mature enough that discussion never really go off the rails, individuals with your attitude notwithstanding.