[Profan]

One should be careful to not box people in too much, of course HN is full of tinkerer-types though (i mean, it's in the name), but I don't see that as the opposite of someone who is possible of searching for meaning, that's just absurd.

Judge people less, it doesn't do you any good, and it doesn't breed better discussion.

You're doing the exact same judging by going "I'm tired of having discussions on HN for this exact same reason..".

Just do your best to contribute and don't fuel the flames when things start going downhill, it's (imo) the best way breed an overall better environment.