Thanks for the direct contact point. Disappointed, though, at the implication. Why wouldn't HN care that paywalls were reducing their value in a big way? (my 'unlikely to succeed' rebuttle: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21393799)

I sent this to the email address you suggested:

"Please see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21393799

I wish to keep my relative anonmity as "tyingq" on HN, but feel pretty passionate about this submission:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21393799

I respect @dangs historical appreciation for real complaints, and would REALLY appreciate his reply and advice in the thread.

...with my full appreciation of your opinion and limitations... really.

I fully think the WHOLE community wants to know."