There were several posters on HN pointing out menstrual cycles anecdotes last year and they were largely down voted and possibly shadowbanned. You don't even need censors anymore when the majority decides what is acceptable thought.
I work in healthcare and life sciences research and I have to censor myself because my account will be banned if I don't. I literally do this for a living, but if I say something a moderator or admin doesnt like or that they feel 'awkward' about I would be gone.
Long in the future, when people can admit they are wrong, we will look back on this period with disgust. But, for now, carry on everyone - just a few more people banned and finally we can stop the spread.
