I agree that killing posts can be suspect but isn't asking why something was killed against TOS as well? Maybe allowing this post to get so high is their way of

I agree that killing posts can be suspect but isn't asking why something was killed against TOS as well? Maybe allowing this post to get so high is their way of being transparent. "Please don't post on HN to ask or tell us something (e.g. to ask us questions about Y Combinator, or to complain about moderation). If you want to say something to us, please send it to info@ycombinator.com." Edit: post killed shortly after I posted this.