I use comments as a barometer for general sentiment, and what I'm seeing is that it's much more popular to repeat aggressive condemnatory statements than it is to analyze and provide counterpoints. This is not a surprise but I expect better of HN (and on most topics, HN provides this).

I don't expect HN commenters to change their minds necessarily, but I do wish they would elevate posts with more consideration and objectivity, and less low-effort outrage.