Meta referrer tag set to 'origin' indicates some privacy consideration, but minimal privacy policy visibility on provided page content.
Terms of Service
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Legal link present in footer but not evaluated for content on this page.
Accessibility
+0.05
Article 2 Article 25
Basic semantic HTML structure with lang attribute and viewport meta tag present; no advanced accessibility features visible.
Mission
+0.10
Article 19
Hacker News operates as open discussion platform supporting free expression and information exchange; community-driven moderation aligns with Article 19 values.
Editorial Code
+0.10
Article 19 Article 29
Guidelines link present; community guidelines suggest editorial standards balancing free expression with community responsibility.
Ownership
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Y Combinator ownership evident but does not materially affect HRCB scoring on this community discussion page.
Access Model
+0.15
Article 19 Article 25 Article 26
Open access to community discussions, login optional; API publicly available; supports broad information access without paywalls.
Ad/Tracking
-0.08
Article 12
Minimal advertising visible on provided page; no overt tracking visible in HTML, suggesting light-touch monetization model.
Score Breakdown
+0.32
PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Page structure supports open information exchange and broad participation; community-driven platform aligns with Preamble values of human dignity and equality.
Observable Facts
Page provides open access to community discussion threads without paywall or membership requirement.
HTML header includes canonical URL and noindex directive, indicating transparent technical structure.
Footer links to Guidelines, FAQ, and API documentation, demonstrating commitment to transparency.
Inferences
Open access structure suggests commitment to broad information availability consistent with Preamble dignity principles.
Community moderation framework implied by Guidelines link suggests structured approach to collective discourse.
+0.25
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure enables equal participation in discourse without apparent discrimination, though specific moderation policies not visible on this page.
Observable Facts
Comment-tree table element present, enabling all users to participate in threaded discussion.
Login requirement is optional for reading content, lowering participation barriers.
No visible content filtering or user segmentation based on demographic characteristics.
Inferences
Optional login structure suggests equal dignity approach to information access regardless of membership status.
+0.20
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Limited visible evidence of non-discrimination safeguards; community platform may enforce guidelines but specifics not observable on this page.
Observable Facts
Guidelines link in footer references community standards applicable to all participants.
Login system exists but does not restrict content visibility based on user status.
Inferences
Community guidelines suggest commitment to consistent treatment, though enforcement mechanisms not observable.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable signals regarding right to life and security of person.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable signals regarding slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable signals regarding torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No observable signals regarding legal personhood.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No observable signals regarding legal protection and equality before law.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No observable signals regarding access to judicial remedy.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable signals regarding arbitrary detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable signals regarding fair trial rights.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable signals regarding criminal liability.
-0.08
Article 12Privacy
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.05
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Minimal privacy protections observable; referrer meta tag suggests some consideration, but limited evidence of comprehensive privacy safeguards.
Observable Facts
Meta referrer tag set to 'origin' indicating limited referrer information sharing.
Robots meta tag set to 'noindex' suggests content not crawled for search indexing.
No visible privacy policy link on this particular page view.
Inferences
Origin-only referrer policy represents modest privacy consideration but insufficient for strong protection.
Noindex directive may protect comment contributor privacy from search engine exposure.
+0.40
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables freedom of movement and residence in informational sense; no geographic restrictions on participation observable.
Observable Facts
No geographic blocking or IP-based restrictions visible in page structure.
Community accessible from any location without regional limitations on content reading.
Login system does not enforce geographic requirements for access.
Inferences
Open access structure supports unrestricted participation from multiple jurisdictions.
+0.25
Article 14Asylum
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Limited observable signals; no apparent asylum or refugee-specific features visible on this discussion page.
Observable Facts
No geographic barriers preventing participation from multiple jurisdictions.
Anonymous participation enabled through optional login system.
Inferences
Optional login enables participation without identifying specific national origin.
+0.20
Article 15Nationality
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Minimal observable signals; no explicit nationality-based restrictions visible.
Observable Facts
No nationality requirements for account creation apparent in login interface.
Content accessible without nationality verification.
Inferences
Absence of nationality gates suggests inclusive participation model.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No observable signals regarding marriage or family rights.
ND
Article 17Property
No observable signals regarding property rights.
+0.45
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.35
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure supports freedom of thought, conscience and religion through open discussion mechanism without apparent ideological filtering.
Observable Facts
Comment system enables discussion of diverse viewpoints without visible content filtering by topic.
No religious or ideological requirements for participation visible.
Community forum accessible to discuss any lawful topic.
Inferences
Open discussion structure provides forum for expressing diverse thought perspectives.
+0.75
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Practice Advocacy
Editorial
+0.55
Structural
+0.65
SETL
-0.25
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong positive signals for freedom of expression; platform explicitly designed to facilitate speech and information sharing through open community discussion.
Observable Facts
Comment submission system enables users to express viewpoints without apparent pre-publication filtering.
Guidelines link references community standards rather than censorship model.
API documentation publicly available, enabling third-party access to discussion data.
Threaded comment structure preserves full discourse including dissenting views.
Submit link enables story publication enabling broader information dissemination.
Inferences
Open submission and comment systems reflect strong commitment to freedom of expression.
Community guidelines approach suggests preference for peer moderation over editorial suppression.
Public API enables information freedom by preventing walled-garden access.
+0.38
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure supports peaceful assembly through open community forums; no apparent restrictions on collective discussion.
Observable Facts
Community discussion threads enable collective participation and information sharing.
No visible mechanisms restricting group coordination or collective discourse.
Users able to organize discussion around shared topics or interests.
Inferences
Comment threads facilitate collective deliberation and association around shared concerns.
+0.25
Article 21Political Participation
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Limited observable signals regarding democratic participation; platform is informational forum rather than governance instrument.
Observable Facts
Community forum enables collective discussion of policy topics.
Users can upvote/discuss governance-related stories (voting mechanism implied but not visible in this page view).
Inferences
Discussion platform provides space for political discourse without apparent censorship.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No observable signals regarding social security and welfare rights.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No observable signals regarding work and employment rights.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable signals regarding rest and leisure.
+0.35
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform provides access to information and community support structures; basic accessibility through semantic HTML and open access model.
Observable Facts
Open access to information without paywall or membership barrier.
HTML includes lang and viewport meta tags supporting basic accessibility.
Community discussion enables peer support and information sharing on health, welfare topics.
Inferences
Open information access supports right to adequate standard of living through knowledge distribution.
Community forum enables peer advice and support on personal welfare topics.
+0.42
Article 26Education
Medium Practice
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.13
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables education and knowledge sharing through open discussion; technical community discussion facilitates learning.
Observable Facts
Technical and educational topics discussed openly in community forums.
Show link enables users to share educational projects and learning resources.
Ask link enables knowledge-seeking and peer education.
Search functionality enables discovery of educational information.
Inferences
Discussion structure facilitates peer education and knowledge exchange.
Ask and Show features support collaborative learning model.
+0.45
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Practice
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.20
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Community enables discussion of cultural and scientific topics; Show feature specifically enables sharing of creative and technical work.
Observable Facts
Show link enables users to share creative and technical projects.
Community discussions include cultural, scientific, and artistic topics.