Re:Show HN: Mindscapes – Stochastic background music generator
by joshdotsmith on Wednesday November 12, 2014 @03:09AM
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Censorship? Hardly. A downvote is just the easiest way for them to signal their displeasure.
The cultural attitude you see prevalent here defending creators is due to the community's wont to make this a safe place for sharing, especially given the recent efforts at making "Show HN" a first-class citizen.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, but I don't think that's missing from HN. What dwaltrip (and Hytosys below) are suggesting is that your criticism is not in the least bit constructive, and takes a tone that would otherwise negate any constructive bits. I concur.
If you're curious to see how a comment might actually be constructive in the course of being critical, I'd seriously consider erikschoster's comment.
The cultural attitude you see prevalent here defending creators is due to the community's wont to make this a safe place for sharing, especially given the recent efforts at making "Show HN" a first-class citizen.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, but I don't think that's missing from HN. What dwaltrip (and Hytosys below) are suggesting is that your criticism is not in the least bit constructive, and takes a tone that would otherwise negate any constructive bits. I concur.
If you're curious to see how a comment might actually be constructive in the course of being critical, I'd seriously consider erikschoster's comment.