[DuncanIdaho]

I find the comments within stories, that have nothing more to add than "This is Offtopic" way more distracting than the stories themselves, even if they are offtopic.

So I see this story, it seems offtopic but intriguing nonetheless. I see there are comments, I click on comments. And what do I get? A gang of self righteous internet citizens informing me that I am not interested in this story and/or debate.

Thank you very much, may I be in charge for a while?

If you have a problem with story, go and flag it. Preferably just ignore it - it will go away on its own. But don't go around pointing it out. Else you might be caught off guard by the shitstorm of down votes that is going to hit you.

Attitudes like this also belong on /r/whatever.

[hugh3]

It's not a question of whether it's interesting, it's a question of whether it's on-topic. Certain things are off-topic, because they have a tendency to invite bad comments which drive out good discussion.

I'm interested in pictures of cute cats and big tits, as well, but they're not suitable subjects for this site either.

[JanezStupar]

And your bitching all over this thread is off topic on all the counts.

Especially the topic of this thread, which is not "What is or is not on topic on HN".

GET OFF MY LAWN!