That story, currently on the second page, was put there because of user flags. It was also heavily penalized by the software flamewar detector, but we've turned that off. Moderators have not penalized the post.

With 232 points, 172 comments, and only 1 hour old, I would think it should still be there, but yeah, I'm not seeing it either.

I don't remember clicking any EULA. If I did naturally I didn't read it.

But if there were one, I am certain that HN-the-management retained the right to dismiss, suppress, delete, or otherwise remove from play posts and comments as they will, with no appeal, no recourse, and no visibility.

Those little arrows and the typical case lead us to believe that HN functions algorithmically.

I am sure it does, in the 99% case.

Criticism of the unpardonable actions of Peter Thiel and criticism of the indefensible decision to do business with him is obviously the 1% case.