HN is a not intended to be a place for rehashed discussion where everyone is already familiar with the relevant information. Reading the article should be consi

HN is a not intended to be a place for rehashed discussion where everyone is already familiar with the relevant information. Reading the article should be considered essential criteria for commenting here. I don't recommend that dang and others attempt to enforce this. Just that there be appropriate room for the chiding of those who comment without reading. Edit: Apologies, I meant to to reply to the comment below. I agree wholeheartedly with what you've said.