[mylidlpony]

There is a simple answer: HN is getting targeted by state-level actors and moderation team is asleep at the wheel, utterly unprepared to act against such a sophisticated threat. Perhaps someone should email dang, that ought to solve it!

[eitland]

Somebody did email Daniel and it was back shortly after.

Also, to be fair, Daniel is human and have to sleep sometimes. (I don't know if he is alone but haven't noticed any other active mods for years.)