HN is a bastion of those who worship the lords of the manor because they are in a relatively strong position (for now).

Exactly as it was in feudal times.

True, but at least they can look into this personally if they have the right credentials.

It's ridiculous that HN is doubling as Big Tech's tech support ticketing system, but that's the hand we've been dealt.

And a lot of the other half want to grow their idea into their own mega-corp. This is YC after all.