Comment by s1artibartfast

If you did a data analysis, I expect you would see an uptick with the 2023 Reddit API controversy. HN got a big influx of redditors with different sociopolitical perspectives and discussion norms.

This might be hard to disentangle from the tech correction layoffs of 2023 and 2024, but my perception is that most of the spite comes from Tech Outsiders opposed to jaded Developers.