> I'd be interested in hearing from a down-voter on what their objection is. Firstly, you alleged the mod team was engaging in a "power grab" by resigning imme

> I'd be interested in hearing from a down-voter on what their objection is. Firstly, you alleged the mod team was engaging in a "power grab" by resigning immediately. Others have pointed out that is illogical. At best a resignation could earn them some level of sympathy, but it eliminates their current power along with any potential for them to acquire power in the future. If there is any way for the mod team's resignation to increase there power, you have not shared it. Secondly, your claim seems to be baseless. Nobody in this HN thread has shared any details beyond what is in the resignation PR - much less enough to suggest a power grab. I consider baseless allegations like that to be harmful to the overall discussion. Until additional details regarding the conflict are made public, we should not encourage people to form character judgements on either party.