YC News platform has public discussion model with moderation; YC maintains privacy policy consistent with UDHR Article 12
Terms of Service
+0.10
Article 19 Article 20
YC News allows broad speech within community guidelines; terms permit discussion and assembly
Accessibility
+0.05
Article 2
Web-based platform accessible without paywall; some accessibility features present
Mission
+0.08
Article 19
YC News facilitates open information sharing and discussion aligned with free expression
Editorial Code
—
No explicit editorial code observed on YC News domain
Ownership
—
YC News ownership transparent; no modifier applied
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19
Free, open access to discussion platform without registration barriers
Ad/Tracking
-0.08
Article 12
YC News engages in behavioral tracking through analytics; minor privacy consideration
Score Breakdown
+0.28
PreamblePreamble
Medium F-recognition
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.15
SETL
+0.16
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Self-post demonstrates commitment to platform accessibility and rejects exploitative practices (no tracking, ads, paywalls). Modest positive framing toward human dignity through technology choice.
+0.20
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium F-equality
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform design emphasizes equal access (no registration, no hidden features). No observable discrimination in documented features.
+0.33
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium P-access F-inclusion
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Web accessibility without registration or payment. Explicit rejection of paywalls. Structural access design supports non-discrimination.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Right to life, liberty, security not addressed in product description. No observable signals.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
Slavery/servitude not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 5No Torture
Torture/degrading treatment not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Right to recognition not directly addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Equal protection before law not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Effective remedies not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
Arbitrary detention not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
Fair trial/due process not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
Presumption of innocence not addressed. No observable signals.
+0.45
Article 12Privacy
High P-privacy F-autonomy
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Explicit claim: 'no tracking, advertisements.' Privacy protection stated as core design principle. Structural rejection of surveillance business model. Strong positive signal regarding privacy/family protection.
+0.38
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium P-freedom F-mobility
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.25
SETL
+0.12
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables free movement through public channels and groups. Real-time access across jurisdictions. No geographic restrictions mentioned.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Asylum/protection not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Nationality not addressed. No observable signals.
+0.28
Article 16Marriage & Family
Medium P-family P-privacy
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
+0.25
SETL
-0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform supports private group chats and personal communications. Private messages and group functionality enable family/relationship formation and protection.
ND
Article 17Property
Property rights not addressed. No observable signals.
+0.17
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Low F-conscience
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.09
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform design permits users to express diverse viewpoints in public channels and private groups. No ideological gatekeeping mentioned, though moderation not detailed.
+0.68
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High P-expression P-information A-freedom
Editorial
+0.50
Structural
+0.55
SETL
-0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Core platform function: public channels, real-time discussion, searchable content by search engines, chronological feeds. Explicit design against algorithmic curation. No paywalls, registration barriers. Strong positive for free expression and information access.
+0.47
Article 20Assembly & Association
High P-assembly P-association
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform explicitly enables creation of public channels (group assembly), private groups, and following of users/communities. Structure designed to facilitate association. No restrictions on group formation mentioned beyond channel name availability.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Political participation not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Social security/welfare not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Work/employment rights not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Rest/leisure not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Standard of living/health not addressed. No observable signals.
ND
Article 26Education
Education not addressed. No observable signals.
+0.28
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium P-culture
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform design enables cultural participation: long-form blogs/content planned, media uploads, real-time discussion communities. Supports sharing of creative expression and cultural exchange.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Social/international order not addressed. No observable signals.
-0.10
Article 29Duties to Community
Low F-limits
Editorial
-0.10
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Community moderation implied but not detailed. No explicit statement on responsibility/limits to rights. Minor mild negative due to opacity on enforcement of community standards.
+0.35
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium F-rights P-structure
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.25
SETL
+0.12
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform design rejects surveillance capitalism and paywalls, supporting users' ability to exercise UDHR rights without coercion. Structure prevents platform from limiting rights through technical means.