I wanted to use the word 'contentious', but I felt that would bend Hacker News rules. 'controversial' certainly feels like the right word in this case. The sch

I wanted to use the word 'contentious', but I felt that would bend Hacker News rules. 'controversial' certainly feels like the right word in this case. The scheme is flawed, as it clearly penalises some students, and benefits others. And many are rightfully outraged by that. So yes. 'Controversial', I think.