[jiggy2011]

Either that or somebody who doesn't have a HN account and is going around reposting this anywhere that this article is discussed.

Every "gender issues" thread on HN seems to attract new accounts that are here only for gender issues.

[EliRivers]

Every "gender issues" thread on HN seems to attract new accounts that are here only for gender issues.

Or we have a great many people placing an enormous value on their HN karma score.

[jiggy2011]

Perhaps, although they are not always troll accounts. There are certainly groups who co-ordinate internet message board activity to enhance various agendas.