[hmwhy]

My comment is probably also considered "negative" but I actually come from an academic background and appreciate the value and importance of good research.

In my opinion, the major problem with your post is that your view crystallises the ivory tower mentality instead of really discussing the difference between "researchers" and "tinkerers". In reality, statuses and titles aside, there is only a fine line between a seriously good "tinkerer" and a seriously good "researcher", and the assertions you have made are simply shallow and narrow.

Your attitude towards opposing, but non-hostile opinions is also rather off-putting—you are simply making light of people who wish to add to the discussion and dismissing them instead of addressing them. It doesn't seem to be that of a reasonable person who is willing to consider different views and explore different possibilities, and definitely not one of a good researcher.

[your-nanny]

It's hard to have a conversation when so many have angst or animosity toward academia. how many times have I read denigrating opinions of the validity of research here on HN