Today I took the time to read through the old comments I've made, and found the experience very helpful for my personal growth.

With enough time passed, I can see the kind of person I was being through my posts. Many comments I was being uncharitably rude, trying too hard to sound intellectual, or not giving the benefit of the doubt.

Some comments I'm proud I voiced, even if they didn't get many upvotes. I saw that sometimes I really can contribute a unique perspective to the platform.

I hope to be more considerate when posting, and help HN stay a positive place where anyone can learn new things. In these crazy times, I've found HN to be one of the few grounded sources of information.