It's listed in the FAQ under "Can I delete my account?" https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html Note the "More here"

It's listed in the FAQ under "Can I delete my account?" https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html Note the "More here" link. Unlike other social networks HN doesn't have direct messages, profile pictures, status message and a lot of engagement features either. Not sure I understand the GNU relevance, HN is run by a company.