It is hard for me to differentiate users, but I don't consider your activity on HN a crutch or needing rational

Glad to hear more about your background in this area though

Jeff Bezos says his action was guided by something akin to a public comment period. Not sure how anyone would have known that in advance but maybe thats something you can contribute to in the future, or push for more billionaires and well funded organizations to take suggestions from the public