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A recent online discussion highlights a growing concern within the artificial intelligence community: a pervasive sense of negativity and cynicism. A Reddit user sparked a debate on the r/artificial intelligence forum, questioning the seemingly dominant pessimistic outlook regarding advancements in the field. The user contrasted the perceived lack of excitement and constructive dialogue with instances of dismissive and condescending attitudes. The post aims to dissect the reasons behind this apparent shift, exploring why enthusiasm for current AI breakthroughs often seems to be eclipsed by skepticism and critique. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1m9ve82/why_is_this_sub_so_negative_and_bitter/]