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I don't get it - couldn't it just be the first time (s)he has commented? I originally made my account in order to post my first reply to something.

• corin_ 15y ago
  Note the name chosen, and the second and third words that (s)he quoted.
  • jonknee 15y ago
    Maybe it's the start of a reddit like novelty account. There sure are a lot of "not exactly" situations on HN. Could make a karma mint on any patent thread.
    • hugh3 15y ago
      Wow, now I wish I'd thought of having a notexactly account. Maybe I'll have to settle for yesbut
      • notexactly 15y ago
        You may have this one (if you can live with a throwaway). I have posted my original account in a comment above. It has my email ID in it. Email me and I will give you the password. Before that I will make a comment here stating that I have transfered the account and will wait till the delete option is gone. Seems fair?
    • chc 15y ago
      Is it still called a "mint" if it's all downvotes?
  • robtoo 15y ago
    I'd just assume that they needed to create an account to comment and picked the first username that came to mind. Quite logically, this was a couple of words from the reply that they had already formulated in their mind.