There are other forums with the rules you propose. Many, including the people who control this site, believe that part of the reason for the quality of HN is th

There are other forums with the rules you propose. Many, including the people who control this site, believe that part of the reason for the quality of HN is that we have these rules. I for one agree, but if I didn't, I'd go find one of the easily available low-moderation or no-moderation sites.