I think many of us don't worry about whether someone answers us in a thread. Fretting over how a thread went after you said your piece doesn't improve the goal of HN: curiosity. If people agree with your comment, there is no need to jump back in. If they disagree and you jump back in, it just feeds arguments. When you do say something, do it because you feel you have something worthwhile that adds to the conversation. Do not comment just to promote your own voice. And once you have said something, move on.
I keep all my logins at the house so no posting until after work. I'll fudge that a bit to explain my browser is a virtual app and I can access it away from home when needed. Not often tho.