AFAIK they didn't do anything illegal, and it wasn't their job to care - it was their job to comply with takedown notices, which it seems like they did.
However, the real reason HN cares about MegaUpload is fear that heavy-handed law enforcement can destroy tech companies. Many of us are here because we have or are interested in having tech companies.
However, the real reason HN cares about MegaUpload is fear that heavy-handed law enforcement can destroy tech companies. Many of us are here because we have or are interested in having tech companies.