4 points by paultendo 6 hours ago | 1 comments on HN
| MILD POSITIVE — Content demonstrates mild positive alignment with UDHR through commitment to freedom of expression (Article 19), scientific transparency (Article 27), privacy protection (Article 12), and accessibility (Article 25). Primary value is technical contribution to digital security and informed decision-making. Framing consistently respects human dignity in digital contexts. No rights violations detected. Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-25
Page includes skip-link, semantic HTML, ARIA labels, theme toggle for visual accessibility. Strong accessibility posture.
Mission
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Article 19 Article 27
Open-source project (namespace-guard) committed to security transparency and reproducible research. Supports freedom of information and scientific inquiry.
Editorial Code
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No formal editorial code; personal technical blog.
Ownership
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Individual author; no corporate or institutional bias signals.
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19
Content freely accessible; no paywall, login, or geographic restriction detected. RSS feed provided for open dissemination.
Ad/Tracking
+0.05
Article 12
No advertising or third-party tracking detected. Google Fonts loaded for typography; minimal external dependencies.
Score Breakdown
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.11
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Post frames Unicode homograph security as foundational to safe digital communication. Emphasis on empirical validation and transparency supports reasoned discourse necessary for human dignity in digital spaces.
Observable Facts
Post title frames visual similarity as a security problem requiring measurement.
Author built an open-source tool to fill a documented gap in Unicode security data.
Methodology section emphasizes reproducibility without proprietary infrastructure.
Content is published freely without paywall or authentication requirement.
Inferences
The framing treats Unicode security as a precondition to safe digital participation, supporting the Preamble's concern with universal human dignity.
Commitment to deterministic SSIM over learned models reflects values of auditability and democratic access to security methodology.
+0.18
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.09
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content addresses digital equality and universal access through lens of font-based security risk. Mentions font choice as uncontrolled variable affecting users differently.
Observable Facts
Post discusses how font choice determines threat profile for different users.
Acknowledges users do not control the font their moderation tools render in.
Notes that address bars use system UI fonts, creating identical rendering experience across users of a platform.
Inferences
Discussion of unequal vulnerability based on font selection implies concern with equal dignity in digital security contexts.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low
Editorial
+0.05
Structural
+0.08
SETL
-0.05
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
No explicit discrimination signals. Content is technical; no distinctions drawn on basis of identity, status, or protected characteristic.
Observable Facts
Post discusses characters across multiple scripts (Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Indic) without qualitative distinction.
Data tables present per-script breakdowns neutrally by numerical measure.
Inferences
Inclusive treatment of multiple scripts suggests absence of discriminatory framing.
+0.21
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Medium Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.12
Structural
+0.15
SETL
-0.07
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content addresses security of digital identity through homograph attack detection. Tool enables measurement of identity spoofing risk.
Observable Facts
Post title frames the problem as visual confusability enabling identity deception.
Domain names like 'аpple.com' with Cyrillic а are identified as pixel-identical to 'apple.com' in 40+ fonts.
Security implications for username flagging and content moderation are explicitly discussed.
Inferences
Tool provides technical foundation for detecting and preventing identity spoofing attacks that undermine digital security.
Measurement-based approach enables informed policy decisions about which character pairs pose genuine identity risk.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
ND — No substantive content on slavery, servitude, or forced labor.
ND
Article 5No Torture
ND — No content on torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND — No content on right to recognition as person before law.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.08
Structural
+0.12
SETL
-0.07
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content addresses equal protection in digital security contexts. Notes that confusable risk varies by font, creating unequal protection depending on rendering context.
Observable Facts
Post states: 'Users do not control the font' their moderation tools render.
Same-font vs cross-font SSIM analysis shows font choice affects vulnerability.
Per-font danger rates vary from 0% (Zapfino) to 67.5% (Phosphate).
Inferences
Unequal rendering contexts create unequal vulnerability to homograph attacks, undermining equal protection in digital security.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND — No content on legal rights or remedies.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND — No content on arbitrary arrest or detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND — No content on fair trial or hearing.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND — No content on criminal law or presumption of innocence.
+0.49
Article 12Privacy
High Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.21
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content directly addresses privacy and identity protection in digital contexts through homograph attack detection. Structural design prioritizes data transparency and open methodology.
Observable Facts
Post identifies Cyrillic homoglyphs as attack vector for identity spoofing in domains and usernames.
Paper discusses visual review processes where font choice affects what moderators see.
No personal data collection detected on site; privacy-respecting design (no tracking, no analytics visible).
Tool output is scored JSON artifact with glyph measurements, not user data.
Inferences
Homograph attack prevention directly protects privacy by preventing identity spoofing and impersonation.
Structural privacy design (no tracking, open-source methodology) respects user privacy in digital research.
Measurement-based approach enables privacy-aware security policy that does not over-flag users based on false positives.
+0.09
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.08
Structural
+0.10
SETL
-0.04
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content is geographically published without restriction. Domain is accessible globally. No content blocking or geographic limitation detected.
Observable Facts
GitHub Pages hosting enables global access without geographic restriction.
No login requirement, paywall, or regional blocking.
RSS feed provided for unrestricted syndication.
Inferences
Free global access supports right to freedom of movement in digital information space.
ND
Article 14Asylum
ND — No content on asylum or refugee status.
ND
Article 15Nationality
ND — No content on nationality or state membership.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND — No content on marriage or family rights.
ND
Article 17Property
ND — No content on property ownership.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
ND — No content on freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Framing Practice Coverage
Editorial
+0.55
Structural
+0.60
SETL
-0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content exemplifies freedom of expression through rigorous technical investigation and open publication. Reproducible methodology enables others to verify and build upon findings.
Observable Facts
Post is freely published without editorial restriction or censorship.
Methodology is fully transparent: SSIM scoring logic, font discovery process, and limitations are documented.
Open-source tool enables others to reproduce, verify, and extend the work.
GitHub repository linked for full access to code and data.
Author explicitly chose deterministic SSIM over learned models to ensure reproducibility and auditability.
Inferences
Commitment to open methodology and reproducibility exemplifies freedom to seek, receive, and impart information.
Technical transparency enables public scrutiny and democratic participation in security policy decisions.
Open-source licensing respects others' freedom to investigate and communicate findings independently.
ND
Article 20Assembly & Association
ND — No content on freedom of assembly or association.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
ND — No content on participation in government or public affairs.
ND
Article 22Social Security
ND — No content on social security or welfare.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
ND — No content on work or employment.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND — No content on rest or leisure.
+0.35
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.22
Structural
+0.35
SETL
-0.21
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content addresses digital health and security as components of adequate standard of living. Site demonstrates strong accessibility practices supporting universal digital inclusion.
Observable Facts
Post discusses security vulnerabilities in digital systems (homograph attacks) that affect health of information ecosystems.
Site includes theme toggle, skip-link, semantic HTML, and ARIA labels for accessibility.
Page respects user preferences: localStorage for theme persistence, prefers-color-scheme support.
Content is readable without JavaScript; progressive enhancement approach.
Inferences
Homograph attack detection supports digital security necessary for adequate standard of living in digital society.
Accessibility features ensure universal access to security research regardless of disability.
Commitment to open-source and transparent methodology supports equitable digital participation.
+0.44
Article 26Education
Medium Framing Coverage
Editorial
+0.32
Structural
+0.38
SETL
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content contributes to digital literacy and security education. Methodology is educationally transparent, enabling readers to understand homograph risk and font-based vulnerabilities.
Observable Facts
Post explains SSIM scoring, font discovery, and per-font danger rates in accessible language.
Visual examples (pixel-identical pairs, false positives) provided for reader understanding.
Limitations section transparently discusses what the data does and does not show.
Per-script breakdown and font danger rate tables enable readers to understand relative risk.
Inferences
Educational transparency supports development of digital literacy around Unicode security threats.
Visual examples and tables make complex security concepts accessible to non-expert readers.
Discussion of limitations reflects commitment to informed understanding rather than oversimplification.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High Framing Practice Coverage
Editorial
+0.48
Structural
+0.52
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content represents significant intellectual and scientific contribution. Open-source methodology supports shared scientific heritage. Reproducible research principles exemplify scientific freedom.
Observable Facts
Post presents original empirical research: 1,418 confusable pairs rendered across 230 fonts with SSIM scoring.
Methodology explicitly designed for reproducibility: deterministic SSIM, documented font discovery, open-source tool.
GitHub repository provides full access to code, methodology, and underlying data.
Work fills documented gap in Unicode security research: prior work lacked pixel-level empirical validation.
Author built tool to close gap; not relying on proprietary or inaccessible infrastructure.
Inferences
Original empirical research and full transparency exemplify commitment to scientific freedom and open inquiry.
Reproducible methodology supports democratic participation in security policy decisions that depend on this research.
Open-source approach enables others to verify findings and contribute extensions, supporting shared scientific heritage.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.18
Structural
+0.22
SETL
-0.09
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content addresses digital governance gaps where confusables.txt lacks empirical validation. Implies social order dependent on evidence-based security policy.
Observable Facts
Post identifies gap: 'confusables.txt is a visual-similarity claim that has never been empirically validated at scale.'
Research closes gap by providing pixel-level measurement across fonts.
Findings inform policy: '82 pairs are pixel-identical in at least one font' while '96.5% score low on visual similarity.'
Per-font danger rates suggest font choice should inform security policy.
Inferences
Evidence-based security policy depends on empirical validation of assumptions about visual similarity.
Research supports social order where digital security decisions rest on measured fact rather than abstract mapping.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Low Framing
Editorial
+0.12
Structural
+0.15
SETL
-0.07
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content respects duties toward digital community. Emphasizes shared responsibility for security risk awareness.
Observable Facts
Post discusses implications for web developers: 'CSS font stack you ship determines which column of the danger rate table applies to your users.'
Notes that 'browser address bars typically render in the system UI font' affecting all users equally.
Acknowledges that 'web fonts change the equation' and font choice affects community security.
Inferences
Discussion of shared responsibility in font choices reflects duty toward digital community security.
Recognition that technical choices affect others supports understanding of mutual obligations.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
ND — No content discussing destruction or limitation of UDHR rights themselves.