Maybe if you had presented some challenges you believe are serious, or contributed in any meaningful way rather than just bitching, people would respond more favorably.
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At the time, mine was the only comment.
Of course as soon as I saw the George Monbiot byline I knew how the piece would read. But if you want to present a counterpoint, present a counter point. If you just tell people they are stupid, they will just downvote you. Karma's useless but downvotes are a signal you're not winning the hearts and minds.