The mod that deleted some* comments (wasn't the one related to NixOS) wrote something, so through the public mod actions, think found the discussion you speak of. Was it**
https://lobste.rs/s/0qvtim/open_letter_nixos_foundation? Not what expected based on your comment. Seems most didn't align with the open letter and even bring negative points that hadn't noticed when read it.
*Although comments no longer can see based on previous it was becoming a heated conversation.
**For comparison, open letter discussion in HN: >>40107370