You'd be more aligned with HN values by refuting parent's point with examples than making ad hom attacks.

It is nevertheless the case that some users are VERY LOUD on particular topics, essentially repeating themselves on many leafs of the discussion. I find this very tiresome. It isn't an ad hom to point this out.

This is true. I’d be totally up for a ‘no repetition’ rule, however that’s completely impractical.

I find myself repeating certain points, usually because I am responding to repeated points.

Having said this, I do it because sometimes the person I am responding to says something new. It sounds like their point is a repeat, but they turn out to have a point of view that is different when you challenge them about it.

The accuser should also be held to the same standard. Without evidence those are just empty words.

Just look at our comment history, it's pretty easy lol