The rule stating it is an illusion doesn't make it untrue.

There’s a 16+ comment discussion on whether or not an innocent, on-topic and factually correct comment is appropriate. HN is not becoming Reddit, it’s becoming more HN than ever.

Personally I think it’s a little suspicious that there are HN users who appear to be attempting to discredit or silence comments praising the efficacy of a proven anti-vampire technology.

:)

You’re a good sport :)

> It's a semi-noob illusion

The evidence provided for this is example comments from 10+ years ago complaining that HN was becoming Reddit way back then.

However, Reddit 10+ years ago was very different from Reddit today. It is arguably(?) much worse today.

HN may be turning into Reddit continuously, it's just that Reddit keeps moving the goal posts.

Eternal February instead of Eternal September