Of course they can. And the overwhelming majority of this thread was not negative, and was simply expressing of opinions, speculation of the costs and purpose of Lynskey's decision, and the economics of free money. Then Robert declares it negative, Hummer hops on his back, and you +1 it. When you predict that the thread derailment will be entertaining, and keep it on page 1, then later say it got negative, I find it impossible to believe that you ever expected it to be otherwise.