[FrancoDiaz]

Participate in discussions constructively and charitably

The problem is that invariably the amount of destruction and uncharitable discussion outweighs the constructive and charitable discussion in these threads.

It's always a net loss on these types of threads.

These types of threads always put a stain on the reputation of HN as a place of intelligent conversation. There's some really immoral and despicable lines of thought in this thread.

[grzm]

Yeah, actually engaging in the discussion can be difficult and problematic. I don't think it's always a net loss, though I agree that it often can be.

If you choose not to, the other options listed above are all still valid and valuable ways of participating and contributing to the community. I hope you do!