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Sad story but I'd argue the bug was just the messenger, not really the cause. Impressed by the factual tone of reporter given the context. (Edit: removed quot
by jraph 2y ago
Sad story but I'd argue the bug was just the messenger, not really the cause.
Impressed by the factual tone of reporter given the context.
(Edit: removed quotes around bug, took them from the editorialized HN title but it is a real bug)
- paulryanrogers 2y agoIt is/was a real bug IMO, and agree they presented all the necessary details. In hindsight it was probably excessive to add so much personal context, since it invites 'help' from well meaning passers by.
- jraph 2y agoYep, apparently Firefox didn't clear everything that was asked to be cleared, from a quick, distracted read. The context is not strictly necessary and exposes the private life of the reporter but is interesting to understand the severity or the consequences of a bug. It offers a perspective. (here it's probably too much though, and distracting) I would advise against exposing stuff like this but as a developer I appreciate such context.