3 points by clocksmith 8 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| Mild positive (platform structure and function support open participation and free expression; no observed restrictions on fundamental rights; limited engagement with security/welfare dimensions) Community
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-25
No TOS observable on this item page; footer links to legal but not inspectable here.
Accessibility
+0.02
Article 25
Basic semantic HTML; minimal ARIA; functional but not optimized for accessibility.
Mission
+0.08
Article 19
Hacker News mission implicit: open discussion and knowledge sharing platform. Supports information freedom.
Editorial Code
+0.05
Article 19 Article 20
Community moderation present; posting open to registered users. Supports expressive plurality.
Ownership
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YCombinator ownership; commercial entity. No direct UDHR signal on item page.
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19 Article 25
Free, no paywall. Login required for voting but content readable without. Supports universal access.
Ad/Tracking
-0.03
Article 12
Minimal ad tracking visible; sparse third-party scripts. Low but present tracking footprint.
Score Breakdown
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure enables equal participation and open dialogue; lightweight technical approach minimizes friction to access.
Observable Facts
The page contains a public submission and discussion interface accessible without payment.
Navigation menu offers multiple pathways: new, comments, ask, show, jobs, without gating.
Inferences
The open-access design suggests commitment to equitable information sharing aligned with Preamble dignity and equality.
Minimal required authentication (login optional for voting) suggests structural support for universal participation.
+0.20
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.12
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Community moderation and discussion patterns imply respect for inherent human dignity; no observable dehumanizing language or discrimination.
Observable Facts
The page layout provides equal visual prominence to all submissions regardless of source.
Comment interface exists without identity-based filtering or hierarchical suppression visible.
Inferences
Equal presentation of ideas suggests structural recognition of equal inherent worth.
Moderation frameworks (implied by 'Guidelines') suggest accountability to dignity norms.
+0.15
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
No visible discrimination in content presentation; submission accepted from individual contributor (clocksmith) without apparent status-based barriers.
Observable Facts
Submission displayed with same formatting regardless of contributor identity.
No visible role-based content filtering or discrimination in visibility.
Sparse script footprint indicates minimal intrusive data collection.
+0.28
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
User can freely post submissions and engage without geographic restrictions visible; discussion form open to international participation.
Observable Facts
Submission interface shows no geographic or jurisdictional filters.
Navigation suggests global access: no country-blocking or localization barriers.
Inferences
Unrestricted international access supports freedom of movement in information space.
Global participation structure implies structural commitment to borderless discourse.
ND
Article 14Asylum
No observable asylum or refuge content on technical discussion page.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No nationality or citizenship content on this page.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No marriage, family, or privacy protection content observable.
ND
Article 17Property
No property rights or expropriation content.
+0.18
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.12
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Discussion forum permits expression of diverse viewpoints without visible censorship based on ideology or belief; moderation standards appear content-neutral.
Observable Facts
Comment submission form is open without ideological screening.
Technical discussion permits diverse technical opinions and critiques.
Inferences
Open comment interface suggests structural neutrality on thought/conscience expression.
Absence of belief-based filtering implies freedom of thought protection.
+0.47
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Practice Advocacy
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.35
SETL
+0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Core function of page is publication and discussion of ideas; no visible censorship; platform explicitly facilitates information sharing and opinion exchange.
Observable Facts
Page title indicates 'Show HN' category explicitly for sharing creator work and ideas.
Comment interface encourages discussion of viewpoints without topic restrictions.
Navigation includes 'ask' section enabling question-based discussion.
Public visibility of all submissions and comments without paywall or login requirement for reading.
Inferences
'Show HN' format is structural advocacy for creator freedom of expression.
Open comment threading suggests platform commitment to free information exchange.
Searchable archive (Algolia link) implies intentional preservation of expression.
+0.26
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.18
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Community discussion structure enables assembly and association around shared interests; 'ask', 'show', 'discuss' categories facilitate collective expression.
Voting mechanism indicates collective participation and agreement signaling.
Multiple users can engage in threaded discussion under single submission.
Inferences
Category structure facilitates voluntary association around topics.
Upvote/downvote system provides mechanism for collective opinion aggregation.
+0.15
Article 21Political Participation
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Voting mechanism and comment system enable participation in directing information visibility; no apparent restrictions on who can participate.
Observable Facts
Upvote/downvote interface visible, allowing users to influence content ranking.
Comment submission open to registered users without apparent status barriers.
Inferences
Voting participation is form of public decision-making in information governance.
Open submission implies structural democratic participation in knowledge curation.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No observable social security, labor rights, or cultural welfare content.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No work, employment, or labor rights content on technical discussion page.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No rest, leisure, or working hours content.
+0.13
Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.08
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Free access to information and participation platform supports adequate standard of living through knowledge access; minimal technical barriers to use.
Observable Facts
No subscription or payment required to read or participate.
Lightweight HTML markup suggests low bandwidth requirements.
Inferences
Free access supports information equity as component of adequate standard.
Technical efficiency implies accessibility to users with limited resources.
ND
Article 26Education
No observable education content or barriers on this technical submission page.
+0.30
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Advocacy Practice
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Submission is act of sharing creative/intellectual work; platform structure explicitly protects creator attribution and facilitates participation in intellectual commons.
Observable Facts
Author credit is prominent: 'by clocksmith' with user link.
Submission includes direct links to GitHub repository establishing authorship.
Creator explicitly requests feedback on work, retaining intellectual control.
Platform provides visible attribution mechanism for all contributions.
Inferences
Persistent attribution structure protects moral rights to creative work.
Free distribution model supports participation in intellectual commons.
GitHub link facilitates creator's control over derivative works and attribution.
+0.13
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.08
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure and community guidelines aim to provide fair social/international order enabling exercise of rights; no visible barriers to participation.
Observable Facts
Guidelines and FAQ links suggest accountability framework.
Global access structure enables participation regardless of geography.
Inferences
Transparent governance framework implies commitment to fair order.
International access suggests structural support for universal rights exercise.
+0.05
Article 29Duties to Community
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.05
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Author's explicit request for 'technical feedback only' reflects awareness of duties/limitations on expression; submission framed to minimize harm.
Observable Facts
Author states: 'technical feedback only please' as boundary condition.
Submission focuses on technical merit rather than personal criticism.
Inferences
Explicit anti-harassment framing suggests recognition of expression duties.
Technical focus implies self-limitation to avoid harm.
+0.15
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure protects against states/groups misusing it to suppress rights; open architecture and moderation framework limit power concentration.
Observable Facts
Public guidelines and transparent moderation reduce arbitrary suppression.
Distributed voting and discussion prevent single-actor censorship.
Canonical URL and searchability prevent erasure of content.
Inferences
Transparent rules framework protects against rights destruction.
Participatory structure prevents monopoly control over expression.