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by Attummm 387 days ago
A post like this hitting the HN front page feels like a monthly occurrence. Normally I think of commenting in your support but never post it.

While I agree with your technical points, the constant criticism seems less about the specifics and more rooted in either a tendency to go after the incredibly successful, or classic tall poppy syndrome [0].

While we can't control how others react, reframing these kinds of posts as an indirect acknowledgment of your work's significance might be a healthier approach.

P.S. Appreciate the LinkedIn connection.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy_syndrome