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Could we get a title change that adds a bit more context? Something like: Bitcoin passes reward "halvening" milestone at block 840000 You could sort of argue
by arduanika 3y ago
Could we get a title change that adds a bit more context? Something like:
Bitcoin passes reward "halvening" milestone at block 840000
You could sort of argue that the halvening concept is common-ish knowledge for tech people with passing familiarity, but hardly anyone outside the crypto space knows the significance of the number 840000.
- greyface- 3y agoI intentionally chose not to editorialize the title, as doing so is against HN guidelines. If a moderator wants to change it, though, I'll abide!
- lolinder 3y agoI think it's fine as is, comments are already in place providing the context.
- riffic 3y agoadding basic context is not editorializing and nothing should be considered "common knowledge" considering how vast and complex the whole domain of technology etc
- lolinder 3y agoI disagree: I'd rather see people use the original title (when it's not clickbait) and leave a comment with the context that they feel is important. That places your sense of what context is important on the same footing as everyone else's and doesn't allow the submitter to shape the discussion more than is warranted.
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- SilasX 3y agoI always get compliments on how I can make sense of technical topics. It's not a superpower. It's just awareness of the need to provide context like you've described.