I have to agree. I've been working on a prototype for an app that I think is pretty cool, but I'm afraid to release here it in an early state. I'm concerned the focus will be on what it isn't versus what it could be.

It is one thing to provide constructive criticism. It is another to be condescending. Unfortunately, and maybe it is just human nature, but I think we see too much of the second.

I'd love to see more help in getting projects off the ground. That would be a great compliment to Y Combinator. Since many Y Combinator alum are on the site, they could use their experience to help HN contributors who aren't in the YC program.