Also, I'm a bit put off that OP changed the 'Ask HN:' question after I'd commented. Formatting and spelling is fine, but the question changed significantly from

Also, I'm a bit put off that OP changed the 'Ask HN:' question after I'd commented. Formatting and spelling is fine, but the question changed significantly from (when I commented): === This post was briefly on the front page in the past hour, but was suddenly erased: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12328142 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12328142 Does this story violate content policy? Or do the ideas threaten the military-industrial complex? === To: === This post had incredible momentum and was rapidly approaching #1, but was suddenly erased: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12328142 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12328142 https://muchweb.me/systemd-nsa-attempt https://muchweb.me/systemd-nsa-attempt Does this story violate content policy in any way? Snowden's documents suggested that significant resources are being spent to manipulate online discourse. Nevertheless, we must discuss and avert security issues to protect ourselves and our customers, while our government is actively subverting our security. === HN courtesy dictates that after the fact modifications be indicated with 'EDIT:' or some such wording.