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this is a mastodon post summarizing a reddit thread archived original reddit thread https://archive.is/bQMmn https://archive.is/bQMmn

• ColinWright 3y ago
  Yes it is, but personally, I find it really useful to have a summary before trying to dive into a reddit post/thread. I find reddit nearly impossible to follow, so having an initial summary helps me. That's why I posted this, which does contain a link to the original for those who want to chase it further. Think of it more as an introduction.
  • yorwba 3y ago
    HN policy is to submit the original and put summaries, paywall bypass, further reading etc. in a comment. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html "Please submit the original source. If a post reports on something found on another site, submit the latter."
    • ColinWright 3y ago
      Yes ... yes it is. And being here since 2009 (with this account, longer with some previous accounts) I do know that. Clearly people agree with you, as the story has now been flagged into oblivion. But it's a guideline. I was guided by it, but made an independent decision. On this occasion I had a good reason for doing other than follow that guideline, and I will do so again in the future if I have what I deem to be good enough reasons.
  • ruined 3y ago
    sure. i posted the archive link because i simply want fewer people to visit reddit :)