Tagging / @mentions don't trigger anything unless a mod happens to see it (which is rare / unlikely, given the volume of posts every day). However, you can ema

Tagging / @mentions don't trigger anything unless a mod happens to see it (which is rare / unlikely, given the volume of posts every day). However, you can email the staff: hn@ycombinator.com. Be sure to include your reasoning for what is wrong with or unfair about the tag and why the story warrants special treatment.