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I'll bet you, it's the same people browsing this site as well.

That I doubt. The discussions on here seem a tad more enlightened and articulate.

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I think it's because everyone here understands that this not the place for /b/ style comments. We are actively trying to keep HN enlightening and articulate.

That's not to say that jackass comments don't have their place.