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You might have worded it a bit too tersely. I'd go for something like: Mods: please add [2011] to the title, since the anniversary was in 2011 (MIME was releas
by unwind 9y ago
You might have worded it a bit too tersely. I'd go for something like:
Mods: please add [2011] to the title, since the anniversary was in 2011 (MIME was released in 1991).
That makes it clear what should be adjusted, while sounding a bit more polite. That's my guess about the downvote, anyway.
- interfixus 9y agoProbably. I keep forgetting there are ordinary social niceties in play on HN :)
- moreira 9y agoIt’s what makes HN the most civilized community I’ve encountered in a long, long while. These small niceties, though insignificant on their own, make a significant difference in setting the tone for this place.
- dang 9y agoYour comment was just fine because minimalism is a value here too. But of course many readers don't know that. Anyhow, we added 2011 above. Thanks!