HN Flagging Complaints
Users express confusion, frustration, and requests for explanations regarding why posts or comments on Hacker News are being flagged.
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How is this 'flagged'?
Where's the [flagged] for this?
Where's the [flagged] for this?
If you're going to flag this, please let me know why.
What's up with all the flagging these days? This shouldn't be flagged.
Why did this get flagged? Weird.
This was flagged for a while. How strange.
What's the reason this is being flagged?
can you explain why you decided to flag this?
It's flagged. What was it?