HN was started by nerds - people who cared more about truth and accuracy than they did about popularity or saying the right thing.
HN has remained what it has due to the community, and due to the moderation. Personal attacks get moderated out; repeat offenders get blocked. That lets those who want to have a fact-based discussion continue to have that discussion.
HN is less than perfect. The people here are less than perfect. The moderators are less than perfect. But, for certain types of people, HN is still better than anywhere else.
HN was started by nerds - people who cared more about truth and accuracy than they did about popularity or saying the right thing.
HN has remained what it has due to the community, and due to the moderation. Personal attacks get moderated out; repeat offenders get blocked. That lets those who want to have a fact-based discussion continue to have that discussion.
HN is less than perfect. The people here are less than perfect. The moderators are less than perfect. But, for certain types of people, HN is still better than anywhere else.