HN has long gone from being dedicated just to programming and tech news. Why is it just now that you want it to be so "on-topic"?
In turbulent times like these, with hate speech, racism and sexism out of the shadows and in it's highest, it is crucial to be having conversations.
Being silent, burying head in the sand - not much different than siding on the side of the oppressor.
Whatever news are posted here - is a reflection of a community. If politics are posted, that is what people read. Instead, concentrate your efforts to battle those who game your algorithms for rankings.
In turbulent times like these, with hate speech, racism and sexism out of the shadows and in it's highest, it is crucial to be having conversations.
Being silent, burying head in the sand - not much different than siding on the side of the oppressor.
Whatever news are posted here - is a reflection of a community. If politics are posted, that is what people read. Instead, concentrate your efforts to battle those who game your algorithms for rankings.