What does "steal from HN" even mean? The blog example isn't valid: nobody is taking shows and putting their names in the credits (at least, pertaining to this c

What does "steal from HN" even mean? The blog example isn't valid: nobody is taking shows and putting their names in the credits (at least, pertaining to this conversation). Coupons and phones are physical items that have very different rules and mores associated with them.