Narrative acceptability changes over time, partly due to narratives being debated here and elsewhere. HN debate on sensitive topics is possible, but like any contested space, it requires more care and effort.
The second sentence is a statement about activity on this site. If a story or comment is flagged incorrectly, you can email the mods. I have participated in HN debates where a comment goes through several rounds of negative and positive upvotes.
> HN debate on sensitive topics is possible, but like any contested space, it requires more care and effort.