I think it should be, maybe I'm missing some aspect, I just cooked up a simple list of rules on the spot, sheesh :-D

Edit: huh, I'm probably stupid, but can you explain more?

HN uses magical platform votes.

And it should be transparent about it. When Dan uses a magic lever, it should be visible.

Would Facebook be okay if all the Nazi propaganda posts were tagged "Facebook boosted this post"?

If they did boost it, why shouldn't they tell us?

Would that be all that's required to make it okay?

No, I don't think so.