For the nth time: everything on Hacker News does not have to be about programming. This is a community made of real people who have real feelings and most importantly people who can have mature conversations about anything that matters.
Ass kissing? Ugh.
If you don't like a story, flag it. Stop whining or leave.
Ass kissing? Ugh.
If you don't like a story, flag it. Stop whining or leave.
Also see http://lesswrong.com/lw/3h/why_our_kind_cant_cooperate