The focus of the discussion is a newly designed hexagonal-tiled cartogram for visualizing U.S. county data. While some posit that hexagon maps provide clearer visualizations of population density by reducing distortion from irregular state boundaries, others argue that applying this technique at the county level complicates interpretation due to varying county sizes and populations. Comments highlight issues with color representation in the map, where the intended saturation for dense and sparse areas may not be accurately displayed. Furthermore, users find challenges in merging datasets with different formats, noting that certain data (like census geoids) complicates the analysis. Some commenters suggest that hexagonal maps might be more effective at higher geographical levels, such as state or congressional districts, rather than counties, where physical area could mislead interpretations of data.