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There were no constructive comments when I posted my message. I was not sending anyone anywhere, I was notifying that there is a duplicate with the same URL. Pe

There were no constructive comments when I posted my message. I was not sending anyone anywhere, I was notifying that there is a duplicate with the same URL. Personally, every time I submit a new recent story I make sure it hasn't been submitted before. Anyways, I think this case with URLs not being completely the same but directing to the same page should be pointed out and discussed. My submission linked to: https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost-every-corporate-security-control-with-a-point-n-click-gui-37f4cbc107d0#.rxli64ped https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost... While this submission links to: https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost-every-corporate-security-control-with-a-point-n-click-gui-37f4cbc107d0#.s7estyw9m https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost... Whereas just: https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost-every-corporate-security-control-with-a-point-n-click-gui-37f4cbc107d0 https://medium.com/@networksecurity/oleoutlook-bypass-almost... would suffice. Doesn't this leave room for multiple "spammy" posts?

danieldk 11y ago
Actually, Hacker News sometimes invites submitters to resubmit a story that is highly relevant but didn't get traction. So, it's natural that resubmissions sometimes occur. (Although that's not the case here.) I think it's indeed only worthwhile pointing to an existing thread if there is already a valuable discussion.
- kenOfYugen 11y ago
  Yes, I know about legit re-submissions, but as you said this is not the case. And I totally regret pointing it out since my karma has suffered great damage... Still, one can take down all the new stories if they want, to promote their content for example, by using such methods. Wish I could just delete my parent post but unfortunately I can't...
  - detaro 11y ago
    Multiple submissions are explicitly allowed by the rules, you don't need a special invitation to submit something again. Quote: Are reposts ok? If a story has had significant attention in the last year or so, we kill reposts as duplicates. If not, a small number of reposts is ok.
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danieldk 11y ago

Actually, Hacker News sometimes invites submitters to resubmit a story that is highly relevant but didn't get traction. So, it's natural that resubmissions sometimes occur. (Although that's not the case here.) I think it's indeed only worthwhile pointing to an existing thread if there is already a valuable discussion.

kenOfYugen 11y ago
Yes, I know about legit re-submissions, but as you said this is not the case. And I totally regret pointing it out since my karma has suffered great damage... Still, one can take down all the new stories if they want, to promote their content for example, by using such methods. Wish I could just delete my parent post but unfortunately I can't...
- detaro 11y ago
  Multiple submissions are explicitly allowed by the rules, you don't need a special invitation to submit something again. Quote: Are reposts ok? If a story has had significant attention in the last year or so, we kill reposts as duplicates. If not, a small number of reposts is ok.

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