Comment by kristopherwong

All,

I think constructive criticism is always benefitical however the reality is that HN has form a "elitist" mentality. If you are not putting out world class design or code they'll tell you about it. That is just the way it's evolved and I'd suggest you not give in to it.

Secondly, My suggestion to the "elitist" mentality is we have 1 day a week or month that you cannot be negative. See something negative and that user gets negative karma or something to that nature. We can self regulate and improve the culture within HN if we put some effort in.

-Kris