That is an unacceptable post, but why not just flag it, instead of the whole submission? The discussion was split into two rather interesting topics, one about

That is an unacceptable post, but why not just flag it, instead of the whole submission? The discussion was split into two rather interesting topics, one about why corporations drag their heels and resist change instead of using their leverage to capture the market in emerging technologies, and another about whether corporations should be held accountable for climate change. These are important topics that are of interest to the HN community. It seems like it would be worth it to try to rein in the bad actors, rather than ban the topic.