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> Google the name of the person before responding to them Is it a rule at HN that you can't take someone else's name? Otherwise, there's no guarantee that you'
by msla 6y ago
> Google the name of the person before responding to them
Is it a rule at HN that you can't take someone else's name? Otherwise, there's no guarantee that you're talking to the "Real" Walter Bright...
... or that you're talking to that Walter Bright, come to think of it.
- sam_lynx 6y agoI’m new here, so this seems like a valid criticism to me — but judging by the number of downvotes, it may not be. Can someone explain why this comment is incorrect?
- Stratoscope 6y agoPerhaps because so many of know Walter from his work and his history here on HN? Sometimes you have to just trust that someone is who we all say they are.
- sam_lynx 6y agoCool, thanks for the explanation.
- fomine3 6y agoIt's fair argument but I also check karma point is high so it looks like legitimate account name in this case.
- WalterBright 6y agoThere can be only one.
- msla 6y agoBut The One doesn't get the username.