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I'd say the term 'sharecrop' clearly carries a strongly negative connotation...

Comments can do more than just express support or opposition.

it's all this tribalism in the world nowadays ... it's like just tell me, are you with me or against me? as if these are the only options

And unfortunately, we need to know that information between we are willing to judge the validity of the comment.

That way I can downvote you or upvote you, regardless of if you contribute to the discussion.

Why? I was just branching out onto what seemed to be a good conversation ... Like I'm doing right now.

I have never heard the word "sharecrop" used in a supportive way.

AdWords ransom. Not a positive thing.

That said, the comment is a simple terse statement of "facts".