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There are many places around the world called Richmond, and even if we assume it's in the US there are still 16 places called Richmond[1]. I wish people were m
by beefsack 9y ago
There are many places around the world called Richmond, and even if we assume it's in the US there are still 16 places called Richmond[1].
I wish people were more specific, particularly when reaching an international audience without an innate understanding of places in the US.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond
- QuercusMax 9y agoIt appears this is Richmond, VA.
- sevenfive 9y agoRichmond, VA is the biggest and most important Richmond. Anyone who has heard of Richmond, VA will likely assume that is the Richmond being referenced. Anyone who hasn't heard of Richmond, VA gains no additional understanding from knowing which state it's in.
- azernik 9y agoIf you're in the Bay Area, as HN commenters disproportionally are, your mind is likely to jump first to Richmond, CA in the northern East Bay.
- sumobob 9y agoRichmond, CA has a similar problem, I assumed VA, but they both work in this context
- Kluny 9y agoThe one in Canada as well.