[j4yav]

For good or for bad, its part of HN culture when someone shares a personal project. Most people I think know to take it all with a grain of salt, there's often good feedback amongst the unconstructive or plain wrong - see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9224 for a classic example.

[asaddhamani]

I have the perception that HN is quite ruthless with the feedback. I appreciate constructive criticism, and HN is mostly constructive and self moderates against non-constructive criticisms, but for me, HN is the platform that gives me the highest anxiety when I think about launching something - more than product hunt.

Edit: and I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that if you only give someone encouraging words and positive feedback , you are doing them a disservice by stunting their growth or sending them down a wrong path.

[conductr]

I’ve not seen much on HN I’d consider ruthless. It’s just not sugar coated. Places like product hunt are pure sugar IMO.

[j4yav]

I've definitely seen some where people are having a bad day and see it as their chance to unload.