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Re:65% of Hacker News Posts Have Negative Sentiment, and The... by perfmode on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @10:39AM (#46513649)
That’s a fair point, but I think we can distinguish between critical thinking and negativity.

We can rigorously test an idea or decide it’s not for us while still maintaining a supportive environment.

Often, the most helpful feedback isn't ‘this is bad,’ but rather ‘here is a different perspective to consider.’

Re:65% of Hacker News Posts Have Negative Sentiment, and The... by JKCalhoun on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @11:06AM (#46514106)
I like your attitude.