I didn't mean to imply that it was manipulation on the part of HN. I am wary that Apple, like any large company, might try to bury stories like this. I know it

I didn't mean to imply that it was manipulation on the part of HN. I am wary that Apple, like any large company, might try to bury stories like this. I know it's been asked before (by me, for one), but can you tell us anything about the protections HN has in place against astroturfing?