[samr71]

Time and effort does not a substantial point make.

The post was so shockingly hyperbolic I'm surprised they didn't mention the Chinese were also sapping and impurifying our precious bodily fluids.

What should I even say? It was a borderline schizo sinophobic diatribe asserted without evidence.

[nickthegreek]

The last part would have added something to the conversation over your initial post. You are actually under no obligation to post at all, the downvote arrow is right there.

Earnestly though, you can always take your post, toss it into a llm and ask it to make it sound kind or helpful. Or give it the HN comment guidelines and ask it if your comment runs afoul or ways to make it more helpful. It’s up to you to find a way to add meaningfully to the discourse or just be prepared to be downvoted. Assume good faith is the best way to start.