I think that's a bit conspiracy, "an unwritten list". If there was, DanG would preview them first, and there aren't that many so it would be quick and they'd ne

I think that's a bit conspiracy, "an unwritten list". If there was, DanG would preview them first, and there aren't that many so it would be quick and they'd never get on the front page. My guess is it's down to HN posters doing the flagging, and I am aware that some of them – who don't like porn or drugs – will simply use any method to try and kill discussion (these people are a bloody nuisance). Dan reviews then unflags them, I think that's all that's happening. I had one of mine recently flagged, then finally deleted after a few days – it took days. Dan is a busy guy here. I have to admit, I am getting pissed off that when it comes to discussions of sex and drugs, where abusive flagging occurs and other misbehaviour like injecting negative comment or claims without providing any backup, there seems to be no dealing with the culprits and they're allowed to continue. Then again I don't know what goes on behind the scenes. Dan does a good job and is very busy. But I wish he would handle it, or at least open up a discussion with us on how it might be handled.