Yes. In particular, this note that calls that out explicitly is applicable: > "Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign

Yes. In particular, this note that calls that out explicitly is applicable: > "Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken. If you're worried about abuse, email hn@ycombinator.com and we'll look at the data." Also note the Contact link in the footer. (Also note that @dang doesn't do anything other than display the five glyphs @, d, a, n, and g.)