Subset of HN who are foes of open society working to enable these looters of open society.
The moderation system here is doing incredible damage beyond belief right now, is being exploited by the very worst to suppress exchange of ideas at a key time.
Dang included. He could unflag these topics, but has chosen not to.
Dang may be in a vulnerable position. My understanding is they serve at the pleasure of paulg. If dang unflags too many of these, their job could be in danger.
YCombinator is complicit in creating this coup. Many high ranking involved members are part of the neo-reactionary movement, or 'dark enlightenment'