[jplusequalt]

You didn't have to read the article.

[furyofantares]

OP posted their article on the internet and then to HN presumably because they'd like people to read it.

[pessimizer]

You can't know that it was a waste of time to read until after you've read it. Especially if the point is at the end, and is a good point.

[pegasus]

And you don't have to read the critique.