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I notice this submission is now flagged. Anybody has any idea as to why or in which way is inappropriate?

• grzm 9y ago
  Likely because discussions on this topic generally generate much more heat than light. That's not to say the issue isn't important or worth discussing; some forums (virtual and otherwise) are better suited for constructive discussions on a given topic than others. HN members often flag such submissions even when they agree with the premise for just this reason. To be clear, as I understand it, submissions receive a "[flagged]" tag when enough community members have flagged it: it's not a moderator action.
• mnglkhn2 9y ago
  Thank you for the answer. I figured that it had to do with "keeping the peace."