I'm sorry, I think you're confused. I'm not displaying a bad attitude. My comments are defending the notion that ML research is scientific research, and attempting to explain to OP why they should not criticize others for engaging in such research, nor gate-keep what is and isn't valid research.

You have added nothing substantial to this conversation. If you don't have anything substantial to say, then you should stop attempting to simply instigate. Please review the HN guidelines. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

> Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes.

> Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive.

Have a good day, and please reconsider how you interact with others on this website before telling others to do the same.