Even a casual search of ScribD content will reveal the motives for Mr. Mann's post.  He has every right to be angry.  The malice has been well-earned by ScribD's repeated actions with other creator's content for nearly its entire history.<p>While it's true there's no accounting for taste, I suggest you consult the dictionary on the definition of 'drivel'.<p>At the end of the day, PG can do, essentially, whatever he likes with the content, routing (or lack there of), and posting permissions on Hacker News.  It's HIS site.<p>It's a shame that ScribD doesn't seem to play by an equivalent set of ownership principles.  Namely, hosting and making money off other creator's content without so much as asking their permission; let alone proffering any ad-revenue sharing.