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If I remember correctly, HN is supposed to have information interesting and useful for thinking people. This example doesn't qualify as off-topic then.
by avmich 6y ago
If I remember correctly, HN is supposed to have information interesting and useful for thinking people. This example doesn't qualify as off-topic then.
- alextheparrot 6y ago> If they'd cover it on TV news, it's probably off-topic This is part of the framing from the guidelines, this type of article would very much be covered.
- stingraycharles 6y agoApparently the guidelines even explicitly say: “Off-Topic: Most stories about politics” I would certainly classify this as such.
- avmich 6y agoGood exception. I think you're right... benefits of discussing can be outweighed by how easy it is to drop into a bad quarrel.