HN generally allows factual, technical or business discussions related to Israel, but tends to moderate out political flamewars, opinion pieces, and conflict news that generate more heat than light.
ThrowawayR2 · 1h ago
From the guidelines linked at the bottom of the page: "Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents, and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken. If you're worried about abuse, email hn@ycombinator.com and we'll look at the data."
Potentially relevant: "If they'd cover it on TV news, it's probably off-topic."
vFunct · 1h ago
The Israel tech official that got caught being a pedophile and was freed by Trump didn’t get covered by TV or any mainstream media…
Jimmc414 · 2h ago
I'm sure this will be flagged in seconds but I'm fed up with it to be honest and I think it is damaging the integrity of a brand I had come to trust.
cebert · 2h ago
Why? It doesn’t have much to do with tech or startups. Go to Reddit or a forum if you want to discuss geopolitical topics.
Jimmc414 · 1h ago
Look at how many posts currently in the top 500 that meet that definition regarding Brazil, Ukraine or China. I was logged out of HN for even asking this, so I am likely on the cusp of being banned. I've been a member of this site for years and have always strived to be respectful and a good faith contributor.
its-summertime · 1h ago
for stories of the past year, and due to algolia not presenting removed threads:
"Palistin" returns 142 results (typo tolerance to catch both relevant endings)
"Brazil" returns 366 results
"Israel" returns 401
"Ukraine" returns 632
"Gaza" returns 842
"China" returns 3,436
Could probably total the points as well, see how many points per story, etc
Potentially relevant: "If they'd cover it on TV news, it's probably off-topic."
"Palistin" returns 142 results (typo tolerance to catch both relevant endings)
"Brazil" returns 366 results
"Israel" returns 401
"Ukraine" returns 632
"Gaza" returns 842
"China" returns 3,436
Could probably total the points as well, see how many points per story, etc