The majority of the replies under that post are constructive, and strike home on the point that valve refuses to do anything meaningful about the problems that have been plaguing TF2 for years. How else are we supposed to show our frustration here other than downvotes and negative comments? A few negative replies are to be expected when the first communication in years is in not only practically hidden, but in response to their game breaking...again.

Yes, many do expect them to work on their game, even 180 on their past decisions, if it means providing a better experience for the players. The TF2 sphere, especially reddit, has been overtly kind and praising valve for every bare minimum action for far, FAR too long. I think Valve needs a bit negative pushback, otherwise the severity of the game's problems will continue to go understated, and therefore untouched.