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It's also futile because you generate a signature that can be traced across aliases, sites, etc.

True, but it also assumes HN is engaging in this practice which is not a given because it's a rather unusual site.

If your point is that obscure topics are raised, couldn't that make you more identifiable if you have digital footprints on the same topic elsewhere?

HN also disallows post deletion past a certain period.