Again, I see what you're saying. However, isn't it bad form because it may alter the meaning and hence, mislead? Then why would the converse - leaving it alone

Again, I see what you're saying. However, isn't it bad form because it may alter the meaning and hence, mislead? Then why would the converse - leaving it alone and hence, mislead - also not be bad form? The link and (HN) title are presented to the HN readership, if it is followed then the article's own title will be presented in the correct context. Regardless, this is a minor point and I'll quibble no further.