And why do you think they could answer you with any details without going through comms?

because this is the Internet and anyone can make an anonymous account via VPN, if someone were so inclined.

Yes and I would break my NDA to answer a random question on HN for what personal gain?

It's a ridiculously innocuous question. If I were worried about blowback, I'd question working for Uber at all.

TBH I don’t trust HN with my data. They have weird account policies, and I’d not be surprised if they felt like witch-hunting someone down they would…especially in the interest of ycomb alumni