This presumes you haven't had your ability to flag revoked by the powers that be.

I would argue that mine got revoked for taking an actual interest in the quality and scope of submitted content. So, take that into consideration when trying to help.

Based on what? I flag with abandon, and none of TPTB have seen fit to put a crimp in my vexillocratic activities. Those monthly checks I send to pg are a small price to pay for such power.

Based on, and including no more than my original message: "my experience."

I flagged with abandon many months ago including not believing that YC-funded "startups" had a special place in the world.

Don't get me wrong... if people want to participate here,, I think it might be one of the best places for tech people on the internet. Just don't think that your HN account gives you carte banche to participate in the discussion.

I'm completely disinterested in the SV startup scene so HN still works for me as Yet Another News Aggregator, but it's not what I expected... so that's all.