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+0.44 Hickory-DNS: a Rust based DNS client, server, and resolver (github.com)
34 points by modinfo 2 days ago | 3 comments on HN | Moderate positive Community · vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
Article Heatmap
Preamble: +0.46 — Preamble P Article 1: +0.41 — Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood 1 Article 2: +0.36 — Non-Discrimination 2 Article 3: +0.25 — Life, Liberty, Security 3 Article 4: ND — No Slavery Article 4: No Data — No Slavery 4 Article 5: ND — No Torture Article 5: No Data — No Torture 5 Article 6: ND — Legal Personhood Article 6: No Data — Legal Personhood 6 Article 7: ND — Equality Before Law Article 7: No Data — Equality Before Law 7 Article 8: ND — Right to Remedy Article 8: No Data — Right to Remedy 8 Article 9: ND — No Arbitrary Detention Article 9: No Data — No Arbitrary Detention 9 Article 10: +0.30 — Fair Hearing 10 Article 11: ND — Presumption of Innocence Article 11: No Data — Presumption of Innocence 11 Article 12: +0.33 — Privacy 12 Article 13: +0.55 — Freedom of Movement 13 Article 14: +0.25 — Asylum 14 Article 15: ND — Nationality Article 15: No Data — Nationality 15 Article 16: ND — Marriage & Family Article 16: No Data — Marriage & Family 16 Article 17: +0.18 — Property 17 Article 18: +0.46 — Freedom of Thought 18 Article 19: +0.68 — Freedom of Expression 19 Article 20: +0.50 — Assembly & Association 20 Article 21: +0.25 — Political Participation 21 Article 22: +0.45 — Social Security 22 Article 23: +0.28 — Work & Equal Pay 23 Article 24: +0.27 — Rest & Leisure 24 Article 25: +0.65 — Standard of Living 25 Article 26: +0.56 — Education 26 Article 27: +0.63 — Cultural Participation 27 Article 28: +0.36 — Social & International Order 28 Article 29: +0.41 — Duties to Community 29 Article 30: ND — No Destruction of Rights Article 30: No Data — No Destruction of Rights 30
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean +0.44 Unweighted Mean +0.41
Max +0.68 Article 19 Min +0.18 Article 17
Signal 21 No Data 10
Confidence 33% Volatility 0.14 (Low)
Negative 0 Channels E: 0.4 S: 0.6
SETL -0.15 Structural-dominant
Evidence: High: 1 Medium: 13 Low: 7 No Data: 10
Theme Radar
Foundation Security Legal Privacy & Movement Personal Expression Economic & Social Cultural Order & Duties Foundation: 0.41 (3 articles) Security: 0.25 (1 articles) Legal: 0.30 (1 articles) Privacy & Movement: 0.38 (3 articles) Personal: 0.32 (2 articles) Expression: 0.48 (3 articles) Economic & Social: 0.41 (4 articles) Cultural: 0.59 (2 articles) Order & Duties: 0.39 (2 articles)
Domain Context Profile
Element Modifier Affects Note
Privacy +0.10
Article 12
GitHub has standard privacy controls and policies protecting user data and discussion content from unauthorized access.
Terms of Service +0.05
Article 1 Article 2
GitHub ToS establish baseline equal treatment of users without discrimination, though enforcement depends on implementation.
Accessibility +0.15
Article 25 Article 26
Observable accessibility features including keyboard navigation, ARIA support, and responsive design promote equitable access to platform functionality.
Mission —
GitHub's public mission emphasizes open collaboration and global access to development tools, indirectly supporting knowledge-sharing rights.
Editorial Code +0.08
Article 19 Article 27
GitHub community guidelines establish standards for respectful discussion and protect user expression within community contexts.
Ownership -0.05
Article 17
GitHub retains platform control; user-generated content ownership is subject to platform terms, creating conditional rather than absolute intellectual property rights.
Access Model +0.12
Article 19 Article 27
Public discussion board model enables open participation and knowledge dissemination without gatekeeping, supporting freedom of expression and information access.
Ad/Tracking -0.08
Article 12
GitHub's feature flags and analytics tracking create potential privacy concerns; behavioral data collection may infringe on privacy of thought.
Score Breakdown
+0.46
Preamble Preamble
Medium A: Open-source collaboration F: Public code repository P: GitHub community platform
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository presents as collaborative open-source project. Structural accessibility and public sharing model support recognition of human dignity and equal treatment.

+0.41
Article 1 Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium P: Equal public access to repository
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.20
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

GitHub ToS provide baseline equal treatment. Hickory-DNS repository publicly accessible without discriminatory access controls observable on-domain.

+0.36
Article 2 Non-Discrimination
Medium P: Public repository without apparent access restrictions
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No observable discriminatory restrictions on repository access. GitHub ToS modifier applies. Content neutral on discrimination grounds.

+0.25
Article 3 Life, Liberty, Security
Low P: Established under GitHub's organizational framework
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No direct evidence of security or life/liberty implications. Minimal observable signals on this article.

ND
Article 4 No Slavery
null

No data on slavery or servitude. Not applicable to DNS software repository context.

ND
Article 5 No Torture
null

No data on torture or inhuman treatment. Not applicable to repository content.

ND
Article 6 Legal Personhood
null

No data on legal personality or rights recognition. Not applicable to DNS software repository.

ND
Article 7 Equality Before Law
null

No data on equal protection under law. Not applicable on-domain.

ND
Article 8 Right to Remedy
null

No data on remedy for rights violations. Not applicable to repository content.

ND
Article 9 No Arbitrary Detention
null

No data on arbitrary detention. Not applicable to DNS software repository.

+0.30
Article 10 Fair Hearing
Low P: Public code repository accessible for review
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Public repository structure allows transparent review of code. Minimal but observable signal toward fair hearing/review principle.

ND
Article 11 Presumption of Innocence
null

No data on criminal law or retroactive punishment. Not applicable to open-source repository.

+0.33
Article 12 Privacy
Medium P: Public repository; content discoverable A: Feature flags indicate analytics tracking
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

GitHub privacy modifier (0.1) and ad_tracking modifier (-0.08) net to 0.02. Public repository reduces privacy expectations. Feature flag data suggests behavioral tracking. Ambiguity leads to conservative score.

+0.55
Article 13 Freedom of Movement
Medium P: Public repository accessible globally P: No geographic restrictions observable
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Public GitHub repository supports freedom of movement and residence in information space. Access model modifier (0.12) applies. Content freely accessible without geolocation gatekeeping.

+0.25
Article 14 Asylum
Low P: Hosted on GitHub, accessible to asylum seekers and refugees
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Minimal observable signal. Public code repository structure does not restrict access by national origin. Weak positive on accessibility grounds.

ND
Article 15 Nationality
null

No data on nationality or denationalization. Not applicable to DNS software repository.

ND
Article 16 Marriage & Family
null

No data on marriage or family. Not applicable to open-source code repository.

+0.18
Article 17 Property
Medium F: Open-source licensing framework P: GitHub platform control limits absolute ownership
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
+0.25
SETL
-0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Hickory-DNS appears licensed under open-source terms supporting community ownership. However, GitHub's platform control and ownership modifier (-0.05) reduce absolute property rights. Intellectual property is conditional on platform terms.

+0.46
Article 18 Freedom of Thought
Medium P: Public discussion and collaboration model P: Community guidelines protect expression
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository structure enables freedom of thought and conscience through open-source community. Editorial code modifier (0.08) recognizes community guidelines protecting respectful discourse.

+0.68
Article 19 Freedom of Expression
High P: Public code repository P: Open discussion model without gatekeeping F: Accessible to global audience
Editorial
+0.45
Structural
+0.50
SETL
-0.16
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Strong structural support: public repository enables freedom of expression and information access. Access model modifier (0.12) and editorial code modifier (0.08) apply. Combined modifier 0.20 caps Article 19 effect. Observable signals: code visibility, public issues/discussions, no editorial censorship apparent.

+0.50
Article 20 Assembly & Association
Medium P: Public assembly and association structure P: GitHub community enables collective action
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository structure supports freedom of peaceful assembly and association through issue discussions, pull requests, and community contribution. Access model modifier (0.12) supports collective participation.

+0.25
Article 21 Political Participation
Low P: Democratic participation in code governance
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository may implement democratic features (issues, PRs, discussions) supporting participation in governance. Limited observable evidence. Weak positive on transparency.

+0.45
Article 22 Social Security
Medium P: Public resource supporting social development P: Open-source DNS tools support internet infrastructure
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.13
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Hickory-DNS as open-source DNS infrastructure supports social and technical development. Public access enables participation in social rights realization. Access model modifier (0.12) applies.

+0.28
Article 23 Work & Equal Pay
Low P: Community contribution model supports work participation
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Open-source model enables voluntary participation in work. Minimal observable signals on working conditions, fair wages, or unionization within repository context.

+0.27
Article 24 Rest & Leisure
Low P: Public access supports leisure and culture
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository structure does not restrict leisure time or cultural participation. Minimal direct relevance. Access model modifier applies weakly.

+0.65
Article 25 Standard of Living
Medium P: Accessible platform design P: DNS infrastructure supports health/welfare
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.50
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

GitHub's observable accessibility features (keyboard navigation, ARIA, responsive design) support Article 25. Hickory-DNS as DNS infrastructure indirectly supports internet-based welfare services. Accessibility modifier (0.15) applies.

+0.56
Article 26 Education
Medium P: Open-source education resource P: Public code enables learning
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.21
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Public DNS software repository supports education and technical development without cost barriers. Accessibility features promote inclusive access. Accessibility modifier (0.15) applies directly. Educational value of open-source code observable.

+0.63
Article 27 Cultural Participation
Medium P: Shared cultural and technical heritage P: Open-source participation F: Community-driven development
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository embodies participation in scientific and cultural progress. Open-source model supports benefits of intellectual property. Access model (0.12) and editorial code (0.08) modifiers apply; capped total at 0.20.

+0.36
Article 28 Social & International Order
Low P: Public infrastructure supporting social order P: Democratic code review process
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.30
SETL
-0.12
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Repository structure supports social and technical order through transparent code review and community standards. Minimal but observable signals toward mutual support and social order. Editorial code modifier (0.08) applies.

+0.41
Article 29 Duties to Community
Medium P: Community guidelines limit harmful speech P: Code of conduct framework
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.13
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

GitHub community guidelines and repository code of conduct framework establish obligations toward community. Editorial code modifier (0.08) recognizes standards for respectful interaction. Repository enforces behavioral limits.

ND
Article 30 No Destruction of Rights
null

No data on restrictions of UDHR rights. Not applicable to open-source repository. No prohibitory language observed.
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