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In rare cases, it allows useful contributions or participation involving someone who has never used Hacker News before, but summoned to participate because the
by hraer5her5he 6y ago
In rare cases, it allows useful contributions or participation involving someone who has never used Hacker News before, but summoned to participate because the discussion involves them.
There should be a flag that hides new users by default... but consider carefully if you really want to be that person that makes use of such a feature lol
- Reelin 6y agoI'd add that it's essential for throwaways, which are sometimes necessary for open discourse depending on the account and topic. Many highly active HN accounts are semi-professional, linking to off-site profiles. The green seems to make for a good cautionary flag though.