The editorializing choices regarding Ian on HN made by staff were poor at best. Not surprised they locked discussion down.

But, this is a different topic. Any Turing award winner deserves recognition and reflection on their passing imho.

I'm not sure I'm following this comment. What editorializing did the HN staff do? I didn't see any.

If anything, I may have inadvertently got it caught up in some sort of flame filter because of a comment I wrote about asking for help if you feel suicidal, then (seemingly, but not actually) contradicting myself later by saying that medical help may not be the best solution.

Flame filters, AFAIK, kick in automatically. Mental health is a hot button issue, and flame fests and controversial discussions are really not good or appropriate for HN. I should know, I've been part of a few and have to remember when to take a step back.