[nonotreally]

What if it's a private company?

Hackernews famously moderates their comment section, to the benefit of all.

Why can't this happen on Twitter?

[jtdev]

Twitter/HN is not an apples/apples comparison... but sure, Twitter is completely within their _current_ lawful rights to moderate and censor whatever content they want. But I would posit that they are actually causing more harm than good through these efforts, and they've now firmly placed themselves in a total quagmire in doing so.

[nonotreally]

That is a really good point - HN is much smaller and attracts a very different audience.

I agree, they have created a really unfortunate situation for us and for them.

In principal, forgetting the practicalities, would you support HN style moderation on Twitter/FB?

My gut reaction is yes. It seems to be a good balance of gut check and "we don't have time for this".

o/t

5 star online conversation dude.