Yes, please think about what that word actually means before you chuck it into a sentence.

I'm not saying by any means that it cannot be used outside of its dictionary-defined context, but sub-optimal CPU utilization probably does not warrant a sexual violence metaphor.

It doesn't seem off topic to me. People post their projects or other people's projects they feel excited about on HN to gain publicity and receive criticism.

While the original intent is about the actual application, Reeder, everyone needs to navigate their website to obtain the application. If the website is unusable for some, it is fair criticism to tell them so since it can portray the project in a negative light. I personally think the scrolling "bubbles", or whatever it may be, is completely unnecessary. Other sites that have intensive scripts that do peg my CPU to the point it makes my fans spin up on my laptop tend to be show stoppers for me as well. I would categorize these sites, which aren't designed to show off the latest browser technology, in the same group as sites that download large, unoptimized images and unneeded assets. They become un-accessible to certain demographics.

disclaimer: I only spent a few seconds on the site before closing the tab due to the site's colors clashing with my morning eyes and being very flashy without providing any immediate description of what it was about.