Comment by undreren

>> My guess is the cynics are the ones who usually comment while people who are more positive will probably be more likely to just upvote?

> It irks me to see this comment pattern regularly being called out as "HN specific"

I've heard this general rule vocalized on social media as "Fans like, haters comment".

If you get loads of upvotes for an idea and a lot of flack, those pushing back is not your audience and can safely be ignored. You are not doing anyone any favors by trying to appease everyone.