Come on, take it easy. I thought that could be helpful. This comment also links to a related, recent story that probably caused this one and that's probably what is most important in this comment. It has been upvoted several times and the person you respond to tells you they found it helpful too. You can't really argue with this. In the past I also linked to comments or stories I've not posted myself and I thought relevant to the context so it's not just me seeking for validation or something. I just like linking connected stuff. I can understand full well how one could find my comment a bit cringy. But please reconsider because what's actually happening is probably not what you think it is. But if you don't, it's fine, I don't really mind. I attempted something, found out that some people liked it (which encourages me to do it again), some don't (which encourages me to be careful not to send the wrong signals - thanks for your feedback), in the end that's expected.

Your comment about Reddit, in addition to be outside HN's guidelines, is however totally wrong. I don't frequently browse Reddit, I don't have any account there, that cannot be some Reddit infiltration so I suggest you to consider another analysis. Of this thread of course, but of HN in general.