I would have expected some self selection: these are people from HN who know how to use SSH. Not exactly a high bar but implies some proficiency with software.

based on my past experiences of hiring and connecting with people from HN & YC

they've been some of the worst. I don't know what it is about this site that people place so much positive bias here.

Oh, interesting

I guess it just feels like people into tech and software would yk, not engage in hate speech. Then again, I'm pretty new to the world in general.

By the way, what makes your username colored green?

It means that they're a new user. [0]

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html

It’s to celebrate St Patricks day. Nice touch by dang

What you actually select for with this particular requirement is misanthropic elitists who see new tech as something to break. A shame, isn't it?