It's also important to be aware of the fact that you don't have to see too many horrible, bigoted comments before a space feels unsafe. It's not a matter of "n

It's also important to be aware of the fact that you don't have to see too many horrible, bigoted comments before a space feels unsafe. It's not a matter of "not all HN posts", it's a matter of "too many HN posts". And "too many" can be a relatively small number in absolute terms, especially in the context of an industry that has a strong gender imbalance.