Comment by nxor
4 days ago
It's not cynical, and even if it doesn't apply here, the truth is it's frequently the case. I agree it's wrong to generalize and to oversimplify but it's also wrong to ignore the role that wealth and proximity to information play in a person's life. (Again, not saying that's the case here. The title is asking for this discussion. And frankly why can't people express this view?)
I would say that title was obviously not "asking for this".
Comments that try to cast shade on someone else's work or achievements are not good for HN to begin with, and when they're being used to cut down a kid, that's seriously bad.