Accountability and Responsibility

Discussions focus on the distinction between responsibility and accountability, with calls for holding individuals or organizations accountable through consequences for failures or wrongdoing.

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eganist Nov 3, 2022 View on HN

Responsibility and accountability are different things.

yupyupyups Aug 27, 2025 View on HN

I'd say this is an issue anytime accountability cannot be expected.

formerly_proven May 13, 2022 View on HN

What does this have to do with "accountability"?

golergka Feb 7, 2016 View on HN

What responsibility are you talking about?

renewiltord Jan 27, 2023 View on HN

Sounds like a lack of accountability. Heads must roll.

mperham Jun 4, 2021 View on HN

When everyone is responsible, no one is responsible. The buck has to stop somewhere.

az09mugen Nov 4, 2023 View on HN

This. Responsability must be taken.

mpyne Jan 20, 2013 View on HN

Accountable for what exactly?

Henchman21 May 31, 2025 View on HN

Responsibility diluted to the point of no actual responsibility?

pxue Jan 22, 2023 View on HN

Responsibility without consequence or punishment are moot.