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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by kareemm on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @12:40PM (#30768297)
You removed the requirement but the field is still there and nothing says the field is optional. I read your reply as "we removed the field".

FWIW I think it's reasonable to collect emails. But at least be honest as to whether the email field required (or not) on the form.

Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by maxgreenfeld on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:16PM (#30768793)
It has been updated to make it clear the field is optional.