i think this is more about who is saying "stupid" and how generous they feel about it. there are a few things - if paul graham says it's stupid it's different

i think this is more about who is saying "stupid" and how generous they feel about it. there are a few things - if paul graham says it's stupid it's different than somebody who calls everything stupid. - calling the owner of the idea stupid. - plain old hating. - saying 'stupid' can also be a part of the debate, that's natural. this is a hard problem to solve, that's why i brought it up. there is definitely not an easy way of saying this is right or wrong, but if community sets its tone, i think participants will try to be a part of that commonality. and hopfully HN stays 'objective' and within 'reason' with polite, kind, constructive comments. when there are no rules, haters win.