16 points by dangle1 7 hours ago | 2 comments on HN
| NEUTRAL_POSITIVE_SKEW Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
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+0.55 Article 12
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-0.55 Article 12
Signal
20
ND
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Negative
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Volatility
0.22 (Medium)
Channels
E:0.6S:0.4
Evidence: H:1 M:11 L:8 ND:10
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Privacy
-0.15
Article 12
Extensive third-party tracking infrastructure (Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Criteo, Facebook, Amazon Ads, multiple data brokers) with CCPA/consent management. Multiple DNS prefetches and preconnects to ad/analytics vendors indicate systemic data collection.
Terms of Service
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No ToS content provided in truncated source; cannot evaluate.
Accessibility
+0.05
Article 25 Article 26
Responsive design (viewport meta, breakpoint-aware ad system), semantic HTML (schema.org markup), RSS feeds available. No obvious accessibility barriers detected in header, though full accessibility audit would require live page testing.
Mission
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No mission/values statement visible in provided source; cannot evaluate.
Editorial Code
+0.10
Article 19
Schema.org NewsArticle markup, byline attribution (Alex Halverson), publication/modification timestamps, canonical URL all present. Signals editorial standards and transparency.
Ownership
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Domain whois and ownership structure not provided; cannot evaluate.
Access Model
+0.05
Article 27
Open comments enabled (Coral Talk platform), RSS feeds available for free distribution. Public article appears to be freely accessible (no paywall evident in header).
Ad/Tracking
-0.20
Article 12 Article 19
Extensive ad technology stack (Playwire/Ramp, Google Ad Manager, DFP, multiple SSPs). Custom KVS data passed to ad systems includes author, category, content ID. This constitutes behavioral profiling without explicit consent signals visible in header.
Score Breakdown
+0.10
PreamblePreamble
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Structural
+0.15
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ND
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Structural signal: public, open-access news platform with comments enabled and RSS distribution supports collective dignity and information sharing. Modifier: tracking infrastructure slightly offsets positive access.
+0.10
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
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+0.10
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Structural: open platform treats all commenters equally under Coral Talk moderation; no visible discrimination in access or comment visibility rules.
+0.05
Article 2Non-Discrimination
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+0.05
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Structural: responsive design, open access regardless of device, browser, or location. No obvious geofencing or device restrictions visible.
0.00
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
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Right to life, liberty, personal security: not directly observable in news infrastructure.
0.00
Article 4No Slavery
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0.00
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Slavery/servitude: not directly observable in content management system.
0.00
Article 5No Torture
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0.00
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Torture/cruel treatment: not directly observable in news infrastructure.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
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Structural: legal entity recognition. Platform provides authenticated comments system and byline credit, supporting individual voice and agency.
0.00
Article 7Equality Before Law
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0.00
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Equal protection under law: enforcement by platform not observable at technical level.
0.00
Article 8Right to Remedy
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0.00
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Remedy for rights violation: legal recourse mechanisms not visible in page structure.
0.00
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
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0.00
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Freedom from arbitrary detention: not observable in news platform.
+0.10
Article 10Fair Hearing
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+0.10
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Structural: comments platform provides fair hearing mechanism for public response and counter-speech. Schema.org markup enables third-party aggregation and review.
+0.05
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
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Structural: presumption of innocence not directly relevant to this obituary; neutral reporting of biographical facts without accusation.
-0.55
Article 12Privacy
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-0.35
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Structural: extensive third-party data collection (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Criteo, Facebook Pixel, Amazon Ads, multiple SSPs, Mather Analytics) with custom KVS passing content/author/category to ad systems. CCPA consent script present but tracking occurs before consent. No observable opt-out mechanism in header. Violates privacy expectation.
+0.20
Article 13Freedom of Movement
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+0.20
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Structural: RSS feeds and open web markup enable free movement of content; no geo-blocking or IP-based restrictions visible. Public article structure supports freedom of movement of information.
0.00
Article 14Asylum
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0.00
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Asylum/refuge: not observable in news platform infrastructure.
Structural: article content and comments are subject to platform surveillance and data collection; reader identity linked to behavioral data via analytics. Proprietary algorithms (Optimizely A/B testing visible) modify content delivery without transparent disclosure.
+0.20
Article 18Freedom of Thought
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+0.15
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Structural: public comments platform enables expression of conscience and belief without pre-moderation visible in header. Byline journalism supports freedom of thought. Domain context: no evidence of censorship based on political viewpoint; editorial code signals institutional commitment to press freedom.
+0.44
Article 19Freedom of Expression
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+0.40
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+0.25
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ND
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Editorial: substantive reporting on local business/technology figure; attribution, publication metadata, journalistic standards evident. Structural: open distribution via RSS, social sharing enabled, public comments; no paywall blocks access; multiple formats (web, social cards, RSS) support distribution. Domain context: editorial code and byline attribution support freedom of expression and information.
+0.12
Article 20Assembly & Association
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+0.15
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Editorial: public comments section enables peaceful assembly of viewpoints. Structural: Coral Talk platform and RSS enable community formation around topics. No evidence of assembly restrictions.
+0.10
Article 21Political Participation
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+0.10
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Structural: public comments section allows participation in governance of discourse; transparent editorial structure with bylines and timestamps. No visible exclusion of participation based on status.
+0.05
Article 22Social Security
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Structural: news platform provides public access to information; open comments support social welfare and cultural participation. No visible gatekeeping.
0.00
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
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Work/employment standards: not observable in news infrastructure.
0.00
Article 24Rest & Leisure
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0.00
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Rest/leisure: not observable in platform structure.
+0.20
Article 25Standard of Living
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+0.15
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+0.15
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Editorial: obituary subject (Paul Brainerd) noted as conservationist; article covers both technological innovation and environmental stewardship, supporting holistic view of human welfare. Structural: responsive design, accessible markup, open access support public health/welfare access to information.
+0.15
Article 26Education
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+0.10
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Editorial: coverage of cultural figure and technological innovation supports cultural participation. Structural: open access, semantic markup, RSS distribution enable universal access to cultural information.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
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+0.20
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+0.15
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Editorial: coverage of technological pioneer and environmental conservation reflects shared cultural/intellectual heritage. Structural: free public access, open comments, RSS syndication enable broad participation in cultural knowledge commons.
0.00
Article 28Social & International Order
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0.00
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Social/international order: not directly observable in page structure.
+0.05
Article 29Duties to Community
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Editorial: journalism subject to professional editorial standards (byline, timestamps). Structural: open platform structure without visible restrictions on expression or association.
0.00
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
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Prohibition of misuse of rights: enforcement mechanisms not observable at technical level.