Point by point:
Comments: sure, that's an excellent case for a comment. I meant more for a simple loop over items, etc. In those cases, if you use clear variable names and idiomatic syntax, it'll work. But for vector-space models? Go all out...
Pro-complexity: this is "pro-complexity" in my opinion: https://engineering.hellofresh.com/front-end-microservices-a... . HN seemed to agree: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15566339
Declarative: fair enough. It's been instrumental in our current project, so it's just something we look for. Perhaps too heavily, based on this feedback.
Overall feedback: that's great to know, I can look at making them more inclusive. Many of these are not at all my accomplishments but things we've collectively picked up from HN in general. Note the self-deprecating humor.
Again, thanks!