[Angostura]

I think you have a really good point here - but have you thought about being a little less abrasive in your phrasing? It can help your point gain acceptance.

[ori_b]

This comes off as passive aggressive. I would avoid this kind of phrasing, unless your goal is to needle people while maintaining plausible deniability.

[Osiris]

This thread is a perfect example of OPs suggestion and why it works.

[zogrodea]

I think it's sarcasm or a joke, because there are two replies I've seen phrased like "I think [praise] but [suggestion]".

Here's another. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37342414