I find it hilarious/annoying when authors put the TLDR; at the END of an article (or post-mortem write-up in this instance). Since HN is a diverse community (se

I find it hilarious/annoying when authors put the TLDR; at the END of an article (or post-mortem write-up in this instance). Since HN is a diverse community (see Tabs vs. Spaces, Vim vs. Vi etc) I decided to take a look around the interwebz to see if others tended to stick the TLDR; at the beginning or the end of something and found this [1] TLDR; Sometimes it can go here. “ How Do You Use TLDR? Generally speaking, you should only use TLDR when summarizing a piece of text, whether you’re the author or commenter. Using the phrase TLDR without offering a useful summary for the content can come off as intentionally rude (but of course, that may be your intention). When using TLDR as a commenter, your job is very simple. Provide a useful summary that other readers can understand or leave a snarky “TLDR” and come off as rude or childish. When using TLDR as an author, your job is a little more complicated. Placing a TLDR-summary at the beginning of an article or email can save the reader’s time or serve as a quick introduction, but it can also give the reader a reason to skip the details of your text. A TLDR-summary at the end of a long text is sometimes more desirable, as it allows you to sum up all of the details that the reader is digesting. But in some situations, this use can feel a bit sarcastic. It’s as if the author is acknowledging that their own wall of text can adequately be understood in a single sentence. As for professional or scholarly use, it just depends on the context. As a rule of thumb, don’t throw around TLDR anywhere you wouldn’t say LOL. But if you really want to use TLDR in a professional environment (it’s big among programmers, marketers, and writers), consider saying “TL;DR” instead. It looks fancier than the basic TLDR, and it’s accepted as a word by Webster’s Dictionary. So, TLDR: TLDR is a useful way to summarize details and speed up communication. Use it when it feels right, and try to avoid sounding rude.” TLDR; Or it can go here. [1] https://www.howtogeek.com/435266/what-does-tldr-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it/ https://www.howtogeek.com/435266/what-does-tldr-mean-and-how...