> HN used to attract people who value personal freedom and freedom of speech It also used to attract far fewer idiots. Unfortunately, those days are long past.

> HN used to attract people who value personal freedom and freedom of speech It also used to attract far fewer idiots. Unfortunately, those days are long past. Now that HN actually has some (small) measureable influence in the industry we get brigading sock puppets, politically motivated nuts, and the dumpster-fire that is "weekend HN". Just consider the fact that a discussion that should be around the current nature of the supply chain and sourcing components is primarily composed of people arguing over lockdown.