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Hey HN, what does [flagged] mean? Did I do something wrong when posting this? It's the first time I see it here.

• unsnap_biceps 2y ago
  People with enough positive points have the ability to flag a comment or submission to indicate they don't feel like it belongs. Why it's flagged is sometimes difficult to figure out. Here's the FAQ entry https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html What does [flagged] mean? Users flagged the post as breaking the guidelines or otherwise not belonging on HN. Moderators sometimes also add [flagged] (though not usually on submissions), and sometimes turn flags off when they are unfair.
  • carlesfe 2y ago
    Ah, I understand. I don't think it breaks any rule, so it must be off-topic. A bit harsh maybe, but gotta agree to the rules to play the game :)
    • _7acn 2y ago
      In your article, you write that a social platform without trolls is impossible. You simply encountered a dumb-ass troll who didn't like the fact that you like Twitter and he reacted this way.
    • unsnap_biceps 2y ago
      If you look now, your submission isn't flagged anymore, people with enough points to flag can also 'vouch' and counter a flag, so it looks like enough people vouched to unplug your submission :) Sometimes it turns into a tug of war.