And intolerant as well. Let the guy live like this, if he wants, and write about it. Why are HNers feeling so attacked by that?
He's not claiming that everyone else is doing it wrong, is he? Even though I like owning stuff and wouldn't give it up easily, I find his idea of minimization intruiging.
Your post is at least keeping with the theme that has been prevalent over the past few days, HN is just mean now.