HNs algorithm has an anti-controvosy factor in it [0]. I expect having more comments than upvotes means the algorithm handles it harshly.

[0] eg, discussed 2010 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1781013

The various "big provider X boots conservative platform/person Y" are all popping on and off the front page fairly quickly. The comments are mostly what you would predict.