The interesting thing is why this (false) accusation appears now, years later. I don't recall people saying it at the time, which makes sense because it was obviously untrue.
You removed it from the directory. Not very honest, is it?
Also, how is criticizing Aaron Swartz off topic? The other commenter brought it up. No one made him commit suicide but HN has a boner for this guy like he's a victim.
The YC directory is a YC feature, not an HN one. I'm pretty certain HN mods (dang, tomhow) have no direct influence over that, though they might care how inclusion/exclusion of investment embarrassments reflects on HN itself.
HN itself clearly hasn't shied away from critical coverage of that venture.
Your other argument shows a distinct lack of empathy and a certain disregard for facts of the matter.
