How do you know whether or not the things he said were worthy of reporting to HR? He didn't say what they were for a reason
To me, it sounds like people wanted to "hold him accountable" for upsetting them. You clearly think otherwise.
And I don't know, but the article makes me believe he is not out to attack people. Some people have also pointed out cultural differences that are likely at play here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26168899.
Again, you clearly think differently given one of your other comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26170030.
No this is exactly what I think. I think it is valid for people to air the grievances. I think the difference here is that you are skeptical of the validity if their complaints. If I am right, this is a pretty fundamental difference in world view that I doubt can be reconciled on a HN thread at this point unless you disagree
Firstly, these came from events he was _invited_ to speak at. If you invite someone to speak and then don't let them speak their mind what was the point in inviting them?
Secondly, as a non-american none of the things he mentions are egregious. A bit unprofessional? Yeah, probably. But not worthy of being reported to HR.