You're not their audience, they probably don't care what you (or I) think. There are multiple layers of filters and network effects and algorithms between most content and most people.

Feeds like HN don't suffer the effects of the filters and algorithms, but are very sensitive to network effects (we aren't here for underwater basket weaving, we want the nerdy techy startup stuff. )

The target audience includes or overlaps with the antiwork crowd. Whatever algorithms and filters select for this content rewards the writer regardless of accuracy or quality of prose, because it gets clicks.

It's not negligent. It's deliberately misleading for the click-bait. They know exactly what they're doing.

"That's more nuance than most readers will apply."

Certainly more than what's seen here in this thread.