Things like this are why YC has zero ground to stand on when they attempt to solve "fake news" through investment. YC can start by firing their useless mods and

Things like this are why YC has zero ground to stand on when they attempt to solve "fake news" through investment. YC can start by firing their useless mods and hiring folks with some guts. FWIW, my strong word choice was to draw specifically YOUR attention to the parent. That you consider me "counterproductive" while allowing HN to become a fake news echo chamber is irresponsible. An attitude among the gatekeepers of "people are going to post for and against this stuff" is exactly why "fake news" is a problem.