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This is against the guidelines : > Please don't do things to make titles stand out, > Otherwise please use the original title, unless it is misleading or link
by j16sdiz 3y ago
This is against the guidelines :
> Please don't do things to make titles stand out,
> Otherwise please use the original title, unless it is misleading or linkbait; don't editorialize
- housemusicfan 3y agoSometimes people color outside the lines. Though I'm certain the hall monitors of HN have already reported this egregious violation, demanding swift action on a Sunday morning. The rest of us just keep reading. Live and let live.
- dcow 3y agoYou can live and let live while also politely pointing out that the title is annoying and cumbersome in its current form, and consequently against the guidelines.
- cf100clunk 3y agoSome headlines absolutely must be ''editorialized'' to give context and clarity to HN readers. To wit: https://www.alamy.com/woman-has-baby-satirical-magazine-private-eye-front-page-26th-july-image66816569.html https://www.alamy.com/woman-has-baby-satirical-magazine-priv... The guidelines are sturdy enough while also being elastic as needed. Live and let live.