Oh, drat - I'm sorry. I had assumed most HN readers would have seen the series already - it was on a while back, wasn't it? (We only just saw it in Australia, which is usually an indication that is has been on in the US about a year ago?!?)
You did start with "the scene in HBO's 'Silicon Valley' where"
Not the BEST warning but not nothing...
Your spoiler is from the newest season. So, not quite a year, and if they're anything like me, they've been putting off watching the new stuff until they can binge watch the whole thing.
I wish I had done that, waiting is frustrating. However, I agree, that doesn't really spoil anything, it's not like there's suspense there.
You could edit it.
Must be out of time to edit :( don't see the option any longer (perhaps I don't have enough karma?)
You can always mail hacker news admins and ask to edit.