10 points by doener 12 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| Asymmetric: editorial (journalism) tilts moderate positive on information/expression rights; structural (paywall + tracking) tilts moderate negative on privacy, access, and information democracy. Net effect slightly negative due to access restrictions outweighing editorial freedom. Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
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Negative Neutral Positive ND
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
-0.04
Unweighted Mean
-0.03
Max
+0.22 Article 19
Min
-0.28 Article 12
Signal
13
ND
17
Negative
10
Volatility
0.18 (Low)
Channels
E:0.6S:0.4
Evidence: H:1 M:11 L:1 ND:17
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
-0.05
Article 12
Tracking infrastructure evident (Google Tag Manager, spoor-api, ad-api); consent notice present but tracking default-on pattern typical of paywalled publications.
Terms of Service
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Not directly observable in provided content.
Accessibility
+0.08
Article 2 Article 26
Multiple skip-links present (a11y-skip-to-help, a11y-skip-to-content, a11y-skip-to-footer, a11y-skip-to-navigation); explicit accessibility help link; semantic HTML structure; ARIA labels throughout. Strong accessibility signals support inclusive access.
Mission
+0.02
Article 19
Financial Times implicit mission includes news coverage and investigation. No explicit human rights mission statement observable on this URL.
Editorial Code
+0.03
Article 19
FT is established news organization; bylined journalism by James Shotter and Neri Zilber suggests editorial standards. No observable editorial code or fact-checking protocol visible in this truncated page.
Ownership
-0.01
Article 2
Financial Times Ltd owned by Nikkei Inc (Nikkei Media). No observable conflict or rights-limiting signal, but concentrated media ownership is neutral factor.
Access Model
-0.08
Article 19 Article 26
Paywall model ('Subscribe to read' page title, isAccessibleForFree: false in JSON-LD). Restricts knowledge access and right to information for non-subscribers. Negative but not extreme—common business model.
Ad/Tracking
-0.04
Article 12
Doubleclick ads infrastructure, ads-api calls, GTM tracking. Behavioral tracking for ad targeting observable. Privacy implications for Article 12 (privacy/interference).
Score Breakdown
+0.12
PreamblePreamble
M F
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
+0.05
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Headline frames Gaza humanitarian crisis through economic/cryptocurrency lens ('stablecoin for Gaza', 'cash supply decimated'). Coverage acknowledges human suffering but frames via policy/financial mechanism. Structural paywall limits broad dissemination of information about human rights crisis.
0.00
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
No observable editorial or structural signal regarding equal dignity and rights as foundational concept.
-0.16
Article 2Non-Discrimination
M F
Editorial
-0.15
Structural
-0.12
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Content implicitly acknowledges discrimination (Gaza context), but structure restricts access to information and knowledge about rights violations. Paywall model systematically excludes non-paying users from information about global crises. Framing through economic lens may obscure human rights dimension.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
ND
Right to life not directly addressed in available content. Truncated HTML provides no editorial commentary on Gaza casualties or civilian protection.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
ND
No observable signal regarding slavery or servitude in truncated content.
ND
Article 5No Torture
ND
No observable signal regarding torture or cruel treatment in available HTML.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND
Right to recognition as person not addressed in truncated content.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
ND
No observable signal regarding equality before law in provided content.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND
Right to remedy not addressed in truncated HTML.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
Arbitrary arrest/detention not addressed in available content.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND
Fair trial rights not addressed in truncated content.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
Presumption of innocence not addressed in available HTML.
-0.28
Article 12Privacy
H P
Editorial
-0.18
Structural
-0.22
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Strong negative signal: extensive tracking infrastructure (Google Tag Manager, doubleclick, spoor-api, ads-api, consent-notice.ft.com). Behavioral tracking for ad targeting and analytics. Privacy intrusion observable in structural design. Multiple preconnect, preload directives to tracking domains. Contradicts Article 12 right to privacy and protection against interference.
-0.18
Article 13Freedom of Movement
M P
Editorial
-0.12
Structural
-0.18
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Freedom of movement and residence: paywall restricts free movement through information space. Structural barrier to leaving/seeking information freely. Requires subscription authentication. Login/subscribe required signals restrict access.
ND
Article 14Asylum
ND
Right to seek asylum not addressed in truncated content.
ND
Article 15Nationality
ND
Nationality rights not addressed in available HTML.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND
Marriage and family rights not addressed in provided content.
ND
Article 17Property
ND
Property rights not addressed in truncated HTML.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
ND
Freedom of conscience and religion not addressed in available content.
+0.08
Article 19Freedom of Expression
M A F C
Editorial
+0.22
Structural
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Editorial positives: bylined investigative journalism (James Shotter, Neri Zilber) on Trump's 'Board of Peace' and stablecoin proposal shows freedom to publish criticism/investigation of government figures. Coverage of Gaza humanitarian crisis demonstrates reporting on human rights matters. Structural negatives: paywall restricts freedom to receive information (isAccessibleForFree: false). Authentication required limits dissemination. Combined slightly positive but asymmetric: journalists free to publish, readers restricted from receiving.
+0.01
Article 20Assembly & Association
M F C
Editorial
+0.08
Structural
-0.08
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Editorial: coverage of Trump policy ('Board of Peace') demonstrates reportage on political assembly/association decisions. Structural: paywall and authentication requirements restrict free assembly of readers/community. Neutral combined effect with slight positive editorial framing of political reporting.
0.00
Article 21Political Participation
L C F
Editorial
+0.10
Structural
-0.10
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Editorial: Bylined journalism and editorial structure imply participation in democratic discourse via journalism. Structural: Paywall restricts equal participation in information economy. Balances to neutral.
ND
Article 22Social Security
ND
Social security and economic/social rights not directly addressed in truncated content.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
ND
Right to work and favorable conditions not addressed in available HTML.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND
Right to rest and leisure not addressed in truncated content.
+0.04
Article 25Standard of Living
M C F
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
-0.10
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Editorial: Coverage of Gaza crisis implicitly addresses humanitarian conditions and standard of living impact of armed conflict. Reporting on stablecoin proposal acknowledges economic hardship ('cash supply decimated'). Structural: Paywall restricts access to health/economic information for non-subscribers. Slight positive editorial with negative structural effect.
+0.03
Article 26Education
M C F
Editorial
+0.12
Structural
-0.18
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Editorial: News coverage and journalism support right to education about global events and economic policy. Structural positives: Accessibility infrastructure (skip-links, ARIA, semantic HTML) supports inclusive access for disabled users. Structural negatives: Paywall restricts education access; age-gating mechanisms (login required); subscription barrier prevents free access to knowledge. Requires authentication: strong barrier to right to education. Mixed effect: +0.08 accessibility, -0.26 paywall education restriction.
-0.11
Article 27Cultural Participation
M F
Editorial
-0.08
Structural
-0.12
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Framing of Gaza crisis through financial/cryptocurrency mechanism (stablecoin proposal) rather than cultural/community participation and benefit sharing. Headline focuses on Trump administration policy ('Board of Peace') rather than Palestinian community interests. Structural: Paywall excludes public participation in cultural knowledge about global events. Restricts collective benefit from information commons.
-0.07
Article 28Social & International Order
L F
Editorial
-0.05
Structural
-0.08
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Implicit: FT operates within democratic legal order (UK-based, regulated). No observable signal regarding enforcement of UDHR principles. No signal of advocacy for international legal/social order supporting human rights.