> To end this, I usually come to HN to escape from the horrors and constant negativity of traditional news.

I completely share your sentiment, but I don't believe HN ever offered that. I wasn't here for long but I often see posts about current events or uncomfortable subjects (cancer is one of mine for example), although they still represent a small minority.

There's no such thing as a neutral site. See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38620928 and my other comments in this thread for more explanation.

I can always be contacted at hn@ycombinator.com. I don't know if that counts as private DM or not!