34 points by inoki 14 hours ago | 10 comments on HN
| Structural-dominant, open-access platform. Positive lean from transparency, information freedom, and accessibility. Minor privacy concerns from tracking. Majority of UDHR articles not addressable at URL level. Landing Page
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive ND
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.14
Unweighted Mean
+0.12
Max
+0.45 Article 19
Min
-0.20 Article 12
Signal
16
ND
15
Negative
2
Volatility
0.28 (Medium)
Channels
E:0.3S:0.7
Evidence: H:1 M:11 L:4 ND:15
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
—
GitHub privacy policy not examined; domain-level GDPR/privacy compliance assumed baseline.
Terms of Service
—
GitHub ToS examined in domain context; no on-URL-specific violations observed.
Accessibility
+0.15
Article 3 Article 27
GitHub platform includes robust accessibility features (color mode options, high-contrast themes, keyboard shortcuts, skip-to-content link, screen reader support). Positive modifier applied for structural accessibility investment.
Mission
—
GitHub mission is technology platform neutrality; no explicit UDHR alignment claimed at domain level.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial code of conduct observable at domain level for this URL.
Ownership
—
GitHub (Microsoft subsidiary) ownership; no specific modifier applied.
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19 Article 27
GitHub provides free public repository hosting and access to code; supports open-source freedom of expression and access to information.
Ad/Tracking
-0.05
Article 12
Octolytics tracking and analytics collection observed in page metadata; minor privacy concern modifier.
Score Breakdown
+0.25
PreamblePreamble
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Repository page structure provides open access to technical content; modest positive signal for human dignity through knowledge sharing.
+0.15
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository accessible to all without discrimination; weak structural support for equal dignity principle.
+0.25
Article 2Non-Discrimination
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
GitHub's open platform structure does not restrict based on protected characteristics; accessibility features support non-discrimination.
+0.25
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
No life/liberty/security claims observable; accessibility structure provides weak structural support.
0.00
Article 4No Slavery
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Slavery/servitude not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 5No Torture
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Torture/degrading treatment not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Legal personality not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 7Equality Before Law
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Equal protection before law not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Remedy for violations not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Arbitrary arrest/detention not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Fair trial not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Criminal liability not addressable on repository page.
-0.20
Article 12Privacy
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Octolytics tracking, visitor payload, analytics collection, browser stats/errors URLs observed; user tracking without explicit consent visibility; minor negative for privacy/interference.
+0.35
Article 13Freedom of Movement
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository enables free movement of information and ideas across borders; open-source model supports freedom of movement of knowledge.
+0.25
Article 14Asylum
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository accessible to asylum/refuge context; no barriers observable.
0.00
Article 15Nationality
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Nationality not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Marriage/family not addressable on repository page.
-0.15
Article 17Property
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.10
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Repository is public by default; property/privacy interests not protected by default structure; analytics tracking present.
+0.35
Article 18Freedom of Thought
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository platform enables freedom of thought, conscience, religion; code and documentation freely viewable and shareable.
+0.45
Article 19Freedom of Expression
H P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.35
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository is core infrastructure for freedom of expression and information sharing; no censorship mechanisms observable; open-source model supports unrestricted opinion/information exchange.
+0.30
Article 20Assembly & Association
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository enables peaceful assembly and association through collaborative code/knowledge; no restrictions on forking/contributing observable.
0.00
Article 21Political Participation
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Political participation not addressable on repository page.
+0.15
Article 22Social Security
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository enables technical/social assistance through knowledge sharing; weak structural support.
+0.10
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Repository provides platform for work/employment in tech; no labor rights guarantees observable in structure.
0.00
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Rest/leisure not addressable on repository page.
0.00
Article 25Standard of Living
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Food/health/social security not addressable on repository page.
+0.25
Article 26Education
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository enables education/skill-building; open-source code accessible for learning; accessibility features support inclusive education.
+0.40
Article 27Cultural Participation
M P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Repository is publicly accessible technical/cultural work; open-source model protects authorship while enabling collective participation; accessibility features support participation in cultural life.
+0.10
Article 28Social & International Order
L P
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Public repository enables social order for tech community; weak structural support.
0.00
Article 29Duties to Community
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Community/human rights duties not explicitly addressed on repository page.
0.00
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
Combined
ND
Context Mod.
ND
Prevention of UDHR-hostile activity not addressable on repository page.