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Are controversial posts about Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook automatically demoted rapidly on Hacker News?
Does Hacker News have a policy on allowing or removing controversial posts?
Hacker News has a set of guidelines for submissions and comments, which include avoiding trolling and flamebait, staying on topic, and being civil. However, controversial posts are not necessarily prohibited as long as they meet these guidelines and generate thoughtful discussion among the community.