There are guidelines for comments generally [0]. What special guidelines would you like to see for product launches?
-Assume the creator's impetus to create is legitimate.
-Give feedback like you would to an excited friend.
-Do not ascribe a product decision to malicious intent.
-Do not predict the ultimate success or failure of a product.
-Do not plug your own competing product.
Why do we need to treat creators like an excited friend? A lot of the ‘excitement’ from founders seems like a self-conscious performance, and they aren’t our friends. They are people starting businesses, not children.