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Show HN is reserved for the maker to post what they have made [1]. Who posted this if it was not you? Seems like a marketing ploy... [1] https://news.ycombinat

Show HN is reserved for the maker to post what they have made [1]. Who posted this if it was not you? Seems like a marketing ploy... [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

fookyong 8y ago
I believe this gentleman did: https://twitter.com/DainisKanopa/status/1113351502175834112 https://twitter.com/DainisKanopa/status/1113351502175834112 I really don't have the resources for the level of conspiracy you are implying :)
jcims 8y ago
I’ve been using the site for a while now and wasn’t aware of that rule for Show HN. It’s clearly articulated, but I could see someone that didn’t RTFM just using it to amplify their post of something cool.
O_H_E 8y ago
I didn't know that either, so I posted a couple of Show HNs that is not mine before. I have read the FAQ and guidelines before, but never stumbled across this page.
- nmstoker 8y ago
  Easy misunderstanding. Yet assuming you didn't know this, it would logically raise a question as to why all posts featuring some form of product or service were not Show HN then.
loceng 8y ago
It certainly wouldn't hurt for HN to add some JS to check for 'Show HN' in title posts and prompt to confirm they're following this rule.
- dang 8y ago
  That's on my list to do. But the code would be server-side, as nearly everything on HN is.
  - O_H_E 8y ago
    It would be also a good idea to promote that page a little more. I have gone through the guidelines and FAQ multiple times checking for stuff, but never saw a link to the said page.
    - dang 8y ago
      Good point! I'll add that to the list too. We should at least include it in the FAQ.
jcims 8y ago
Exhibit b - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19563768 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19563768