I think it makes a a lot of sense for Matt Cutts to intervene in this case since: 1) Matt browses HN. 2) HN is a high-volume site and whatever suggestions that

I think it makes a a lot of sense for Matt Cutts to intervene in this case since: 1) Matt browses HN. 2) HN is a high-volume site and whatever suggestions that were discussed and implemented here can be noted and learned by everyone else.