[chmod775]

After leaving some pretty negative comments on many 'code submissions' my expectations were fairly low and I was expecting another novice-level project of subpar engineering.

Well. Looks like I'll have to adjust my expectations. This is above and far beyond what I would dare criticize or probably could produce myself.

Teaches me to not bunch "Show HN: my npm package you should totally use in production" with "Show HN: my C passion project of 3 years".

[hombre_fatal]

You couldn’t find a way to give the OP props without writing yet another negative comment about the code that some people submit?

[phnofive]

It can be a challenge.

[chmod775]

Suppose I could but chose not to? It's not like I also listed each of them.

I also don't have a problem with people submitting bad code.

I however will speak up when people submit horrible code wrapped in a npm package and there's a real risk of someone unsuspecting accidentally using it.

[smoldesu]

+1 for this. A lot of people lack scope when they submit their programs, which is mostly fine since HN ranks posts by upvotes. This is really one of those "bigger fish" moments for sure, though.

[AlwaysRock]

If you made me put a number on it 1 and 4 show HN posts that hit the front page are pretty impressive. The other 3 get there from a mix of "hot" tech, a good title, and a slow news day.