[crazygringo]

Generally anything highly polarizing and political that doesn't provide anything new to the debate is flagged, because it just descends into predictable political argument, which isn't what HN is for.

In my experience this pretty much applies to anything related to affirmative action around race, gender, or political affiliation. Also all of politics generally is off-limits unless it's related to technology.

[hsuduebc]

I see. Thank you for clarification. :)