Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (November 06, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for November 06, 2023 :</p>
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Mastering DOM manipulation with vanilla JavaScript
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Why the Binding Arbitration Game Is Rigged Against Customers (2019)
Summary: A new study reveals that the binding arbitration system is biased against consumers due to companies having a significant information advantage in selecting arbitrators who are likely to rule in their favor. Arbitrators are also aware that being pro-company increases their chances of being chosen for future cases. The study analyzed almost 9,000 arbitration cases from the securities industry and found that business-friendly arbitrators awarded customers about 12% less money than their pro-consumer counterparts.