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"type" is a very common and overloaded word. Consider its meaning for designers, programmers, taxonomy, keyboard enthusiasts, diabetics, Pokemon fans, and so on

"type" is a very common and overloaded word. Consider its meaning for designers, programmers, taxonomy, keyboard enthusiasts, diabetics, Pokemon fans, and so on. The website being called "typenetwork" doesn't clarify much to me. If I had to pick a topic to associate "type 1" with, it would be diabetes, personally. You're absolutely right that it's not clickbait, but it is confusing, considering we're not on a website focused on typography or graphic design.

coldtea 4y ago
>"type" is a very common and overloaded word Yes. Just not in the audience of that publication. You're just not their type of reader (pun intended)
- Sharlin 4y ago
  The point is that the HN title should be changed in this case, even though the normal advice is to keep the original title.
- ptero 4y ago
  The request was not to change the title on the linked website, but have a HN title reflect the clarification that is important for many HN readers.