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When it comes to voting, strong opinions (one way or the other) will always end up on top.

I have pretty strong opinions that never get to the top, such as "Apple tech is mostly gimmicky, trendy garbage whereas Microsoft tech is mostly the best mix of freedom, flexibility and quality". Probably even just using that as my example here will harm me!

There are definite, identifiable leanings from the denizens here on HN.

Yes, but that's a poor example since the reverse would get downvoted as well.

If you want to be the top comment, your dismissal needs to be more middlebrow and noncommittal.

Incorrect. Here's proof - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17414081

Their comment: Windows is terrible. (No downvotes.)

My comment: Windows is the best. (-4 downvotes.)

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