While I generally dislike comments like this (and I wouldn't be surprised if it got downvoted on HN as lacking substance), this time, it fits. The "arguments" provided we're inane, providing no justification for the very-few actual suggestions contained therein.
What is particularly sad is that I completely agree with his comments on XML, and I try to teach others about the dangers of not using XML intelligently, but I would never refer to this author to back up my feelings.