2 points by vmg12 5 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| MIXED_NEGATIVE_TRENDING Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-25
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
-0.09
Unweighted Mean
-0.04
Max
+0.27 Article 19
Min
-0.44 Article 12
Signal
5
No Data
25
Confidence
ND
Volatility
0.71 (High)
Negative
2
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
+0.26
Editorial-dominant
FW Ratio
57%
0 facts · 0 inferences
Evidence: High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 2 No Data: 25
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
-0.15
Article 12
Extensive tracking infrastructure (Google Analytics, AdThrive identity API, email extraction via URL parameters) with no visible privacy policy link in truncated head. Multiple third-party data collection points.
Terms of Service
—
No Terms of Service content visible in provided HTML.
Accessibility
—
No accessibility statement or WCAG markers visible in provided head content.
Mission
+0.05
Preamble Article 19
Domain describes itself as 'Insightful Analysis and Commentary for U.S. and Global Equity Investors' suggesting informational mission. Neutral modifier for general financial journalism.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial code or ethics statement visible in provided content.
Ownership
0.00
Registered to Flywheel Publishing LLC, a commercial entity. No apparent human rights concerns specific to ownership structure.
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19
No paywall evident; article appears freely accessible. No subscription gate detected in HTML structure.
Ad/Tracking
-0.20
Article 12
Aggressive ad network integration (AdThrive, 25+ advertising partners, ad density 0.28 per viewport). Extensive tracking via email identity extraction and behavioral targeting. Structural bias toward surveillance.
Score Breakdown
-0.10
PreamblePreamble
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Structural signal from privacy-invasive tracking infrastructure and ad density. Preamble principles of dignity and equality undermined by pervasive behavioral surveillance. Editorial content not directly assessed against Preamble values.
Observable Facts
Site implements Google Analytics with developer ID tracking.
Site uses AdThrive identity API to extract and hash email addresses from URL parameters.
Ad configuration specifies 0.28 ad density per viewport across all devices.
Inferences
The URL parameter email extraction practice suggests the site treats user identity as a data asset to be monetized.
High ad density combined with aggressive tracking indicates structural prioritization of revenue extraction over user dignity.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
ND
No observable content addressing equality or non-discrimination in editorial or structural signals.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
ND
No observable content addressing freedom from discrimination.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
ND
No observable content addressing right to life, liberty, security of person.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
ND
No observable content addressing slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
ND
No observable content addressing torture or degrading treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND
No observable content addressing right to legal personhood.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
ND
No observable content addressing equality before law.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND
No observable content addressing access to legal remedy.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
No observable content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND
No observable content addressing fair trial or due process.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
No observable content addressing presumption of innocence or retroactive laws.
-0.44
Article 12Privacy
High Practice Framing
Editorial
-0.20
Structural
-0.30
SETL
+0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong negative on privacy and protection from interference. Editorial framing treats user data as monetizable asset. Structural design prioritizes tracking and ad revenue over privacy protections. Email extraction via URL parameters violates spirit of private correspondence protection.
Observable Facts
HTML includes AdThrive identity API code extracting and hashing email addresses from URL query parameters.
Site implements window.dataLayer and Google Analytics tracking with custom dimensions (email_subscriber, color_scheme_preference, browser_notification_status).
Ad configuration names 'identity_api' with three extraction methods: plaintext, hashed SHA256, and URL-encoded hashed values.
Inferences
The email extraction infrastructure signals deliberate monetization of personal information without explicit user consent mechanisms visible on-domain.
Custom dimension tracking of subscriber status and notification permissions indicates structural surveillance designed to profile user preferences and vulnerabilities.
The combination of email extraction, analytics, and ad network integration creates systematic interference with private information.
+0.10
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Weak positive: Article appears to operate from US domain with no geolocation restrictions visible. Free access without apparent geographic blocking. Minimal evidence.
Observable Facts
No geolocation paywall or access restriction evident in HTML structure.
Article URL is publicly accessible without region-specific gating.
Inferences
Absence of geographic restrictions suggests potential freedom of movement for content access across borders.
ND
Article 14Asylum
ND
No observable content addressing asylum or refuge.
ND
Article 15Nationality
ND
No observable content addressing nationality or statelessness.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND
No observable content addressing marriage or family.
ND
Article 17Property
ND
No observable content addressing property rights.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
ND
No observable content addressing freedom of thought, conscience, religion.
+0.27
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Advocacy Framing
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
0.00
SETL
+0.35
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Moderate positive on editorial, neutral on structural. Article demonstrates advocacy for information access and opinion formation through financial journalism. Free access model supports Article 19. However, structural monetization via ad density and tracking creates countervailing pressure. Context modifier reflects domain's stated informational mission.
Observable Facts
Article is published under 'Investing' section with byline crediting David Beren as author.
Schema.org markup identifies content as NewsArticle with copyrightYear 2026, indicating original journalistic work.
No paywall, subscription gate, or registration requirement visible in HTML for content access.
Article discusses publicly traded company (Western Digital, ticker WDC) and market data.
Inferences
The freely accessible investment analysis and company commentary facilitate public formation of opinions on markets and business affairs.
Attribution of authorship to named journalist supports transparency in expression and opinion formation.
Financial journalism framing demonstrates attempt to inform and enable public discourse on economic matters affecting individuals.
ND
Article 20Assembly & Association
ND
No observable content addressing assembly or association.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
ND
No observable content addressing participation in government or public affairs.
ND
Article 22Social Security
ND
No observable content addressing social security or welfare rights.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
ND
No observable content addressing work, employment, or fair wages.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND
No observable content addressing rest or leisure.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
ND
No observable content addressing health, food, housing, or medical care.
ND
Article 26Education
ND
No observable content addressing education.
ND
Article 27Cultural Participation
ND
No observable content addressing cultural participation or intellectual property.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
ND
No observable content addressing social and international order framework.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
ND
No observable content addressing duties to community.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
ND
No observable content addressing prohibition of misuse of rights.