"Hellbanning" is a form of banning where the site takes steps to avoid tipping you off that you've been banned. It's ostensibly a defense against spammers and trolls, who will create new accounts after being banned.
For the past couple years, bans on HN are announced publicly. They're not automatic; the moderators do it directly. It's not based on your karma.
"Hellbanning" is a form of banning where the site takes steps to avoid tipping you off that you've been banned. It's ostensibly a defense against spammers and trolls, who will create new accounts after being banned.
For the past couple years, bans on HN are announced publicly. They're not automatic; the moderators do it directly. It's not based on your karma.