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HN has moderation, won't track you without telling you, and will delete your content if you ask. That's literally all it takes, it's really not that Orwellian
by crimsoneer 1y ago
HN has moderation, won't track you without telling you, and will delete your content if you ask. That's literally all it takes, it's really not that Orwellian
- deadbabe 1y agoWill HN really delete all your content if you ask? Like, all your posts just disappear?
- celticninja 1y agoNo they will not. You can change your username at the most.
- deadbabe 1y agoWhat if you are European? How is this not a violation
- Braxton1980 1y agoHN will restrict how fast you can comment without telling you (unless you figure it out and ask). There's no indicator that your account has this restriction besides being prevented from commenting, there's no indicator what the limit is, and the appeals process involves a subjective judgement by HN leadership
- lexicality 1y agoThere is no law against shadowbanning users