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> Where's the disconnect?

Nobody can downvote articles.

Also, TC's journalism isn't usually just MA stirring up drama. The average TC article on HN simply profiles a new startup, or service, or acquisition.



Now, the average TC article is about Twitter.


just wondering - if nobody can downvote, how is it than some trollish stories end up at 0 or negative numbers?


Never seen a negative story, but I have seen stories removed, which is done by an admin (i think) after it gets a few 'flags'


you're right, i've never seen a story but i've seen comments that are at 0 or negative. I assume that there are a bunch of moderators that can downvote?


Anyone with 101 or more karma can downvote comments.




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