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> We need to increase the title length for posts on HN... (or a drop for context instead of wasting 8+ chars on the "Ask HN:" section of the title The maximum
by Someone 4y ago
> We need to increase the title length for posts on HN... (or a drop for context instead of wasting 8+ chars on the "Ask HN:" section of the title
The maximum title length can also hint posters to write better. For example, “Do you think “ IMO adds 13 characters needlessly. “Should co’s be req’d to…” says the same and IMO reads better, too.
Removing passive voice and replacing words by shorter synonyms, I get “Ask HN: Should we force companies to take back their e-waste?”. If I count correctly, that leaves 19 characters to spare. Replace “companies” by “shops” and it would be 23.
As to the subject at hand: it will be as good as impossible for shops to verify that people don’t dump stuff bought elsewhere there, so shops that can be reached more conveniently will get more than their share of stuff.
Also, how do you suggest people return e-waste to online retailers?
An eLectronic waste recycling fee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Waste_Recycling_Fee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Waste_Recycling_Fee) combined with specialized recycling centers may be a better option.