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You can't have an up-to-date library without pruning. I'm given to understand it's seen as an essential part of maintenace by librarians. Some time ago I reca

You can't have an up-to-date library without pruning. I'm given to understand it's seen as an essential part of maintenace by librarians. Some time ago I recall having a discussion on this site about it -- I think somebody had posted a link to a set of guidelines for pruning.

kaybe 8y ago
Is there any chance you could find that link again?
- sanpan 8y ago
  Not a librarian, but I like finding things https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12002419 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12002419
  - sevensor 8y ago
    Thanks for finding that! I thought it was fascinating at the time and clearly it stuck with me.