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I think it would be good if the black bar linked to the news article or HN post.
by asadhaider 11y ago
I think it would be good if the black bar linked to the news article or HN post.
- brudgers 11y agoI understand the technical sentiment behind your suggestion, but don't believe it consistent with what the black bar means to express. Perhaps I see it analogous to a footballer's armband worn in tribute to a club's very late former player.
- kohanz 11y agoI don't think having the black bar being a link goes against that sentiment. When a footballer wears such an armband, an observant (but out-of-the-loop) spectator would ask "why are they wearing that black armband?" and either be told by the announcers, friends, or have to look it up. We just don't have the technology to attach a "link" IRL to an armband or a flag flying at half-mast. In this situation, a link would be beneficial without taking away from the respects being paid, IMHO.
- brudgers 11y agoIn the case of asking a fellow club supporter there is a social act that reinforces the community. Likewise, with a public announcement in the stadium. Clicking a link is solipsistic. It's a technical puzzle subject to all the distraction [case in point] of opinionated arguments about UI design A versus B. To me, the black bar seems to be pretty close the minimum needed to fulfill the purpose.
- asadhaider 11y agoEven something in the FAQ about it would be helpful, I wouldn't have known what the black bar was for if I hadn't seen it previously and someone made a post just like this.
- BorisMelnik 11y agoyes the black arm band is what I thought of as well. In this case it is probably the color that best contrasts with HN orange.