[skore]

But that's not even humor just for its own sake - it's actually rather insightful. Which is why it's correct that it wasn't downvoted.

[itmag]

Yeah, I guess you're right.

So the take-home message is that HN isn't Reddit. One should be a witty smart-alec rather than a funny wise-ass.

[scott_s]

I don't think that's the right conclusion. The correct conclusion is, I think: What you say should add something non-trivial to the conversation. If what you have to say is funny, that's a bonus.