It is moderate, but it's not some exclusionary, niche thing like a "far-right social platform" is. HN is generally a broadly-welcoming community that attempts

It is moderate, but it's not some exclusionary, niche thing like a "far-right social platform" is. HN is generally a broadly-welcoming community that attempts to elicit good-faith, well-reasoned discussion. Its actual purpose is one of openness and community rather than, simply put, "us vs. them" worldviews.