Absolutely worthy!

that would be fitting, I thought the same.

This is so heartbreaking. How does one request the black bar? Just send them an email from the contact link?

> Just send them an email from the contact link?

I guess – this is what I did.

I sent an email last night. I don't know if quantity is important here, but it can't hurt to have multiple people dropping a line.

Yes. You email hn at ycombinator dot com to request. Include thread link.