It's interesting that on HN, some experience doesn't get rewarded, just because there's some rather opinionated language. The majority of voters are barely exposed to these kinds of overwhelming attacks, leaving practical analysis to be buried unless it's got some big company name drop to legitimize it.
Maybe the experience isn't rewarded because of said opinionated language?
I mean someone can be right, but that doesn't give that person the right to be dismissive. Treating ignorance with disdain isn't going to make anyone smarter.