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I think for many people without any context that explanation isn't quite enough. jdub's comment explains it quite well though.

• protomyth 10y ago
  The joys of linking to the original source. Slashdot does have one interesting advantage over HN in that putting a large explanation, often with multiple links, is expected when submitting something. I probably could have found a blog or article with a fuller explanation, but then you get into accusations of submitting "blog spam". I figured this is HN and someone like jdub would come along and write a great explanation if the topic was worth consideration.