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A problem: this is a function of culture, which tends to be invisible during object level discussions, especially when people disagree. It's like The Water for fish.

Another problem: subjective matters often appear objective during disagreements, and people tend not to be interested in this important distinction at these points in time (whereas in abstract threads like this those skills remain intact).

Another problem: relative categorization, ie: "HN moderation is great [compared to other sites]" that I suspect is not realized as such, and again: during disagreement, this perspective tends to be "not appreciated", "JAQing off", <your culturally infused meme of choice>.