[YorickPeterse]

> At this point the legitimacy of my account has even been called into question > internally. It certainly seems like they are interested in discrediting > everyone they possibly can. We wouldn't want anyone to actually be moved to > action or anything.

I am the one who questioned the account, so I think I can comment on the matter. Specifically I said the following in Slack (in reply to some discussion about the things going on on Hacker News):

    > The "culture of fear" thing was something mentioned a few months back on
    > HN as well, though it remains to be seen if the account in question is
    > genuine

I'm not sure how you can interpret that as "they are interested in discrediting everyone they possibly can". In fact, I think it's disrespectful to throw somebody who simply questioned an account's legitimacy on the same pile as those who "are interested in discrediting everyone they possibly can".

[AnonGitLabEmpl]

That's fair. You definitely are NOT part of the problem at all and I should have been more clear and separated the two frustrations. I apologize for letting my emotions mislead and lumping you in as part of the problem.

[YorickPeterse]

Thanks. I realise all of this can be very difficult. If it's of any use, feel free to chat me up on Slack about this. I'm not sure to what extend I can help, or if you'd even be comfortable with it (since Slack has no anonymous communication mode), but just know the offer is there :)