Personally, I would have started with an example where standardization is a problem and talk about when standardization is an impediment to progress. :)
If you set the context first, it directs the discussion. Otherwise your audience is left to put your words in any context they like.
Adding examples later is attempting to redefine the discussion after the reader has set the playing field.
According to emails from a while ago by dang flags are an effect of many users flagging, so it is not one person responsible. Besides, you're also affected by the flagging as HN software equally deems your comment to be unworthy of discussing or showing it to others. I think it is important to draw attention to this problem. As an active writer with many posts worthy of HN attention, this website has become unusable for me as my content isn't deemed safe.
If you set the context first, it directs the discussion. Otherwise your audience is left to put your words in any context they like.
Adding examples later is attempting to redefine the discussion after the reader has set the playing field.