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But to prevent reposting, the poster -- who doubtless missed the original posting -- would have to search somehow for previous HN posts about the URL. But ther
by hughw 14y ago
But to prevent reposting, the poster -- who doubtless missed the original posting -- would have to search somehow for previous HN posts about the URL. But there is no search facility on HN. You can't blame the poster.
- wglb 14y agoBut there is no search facility on HN Odd--there is on mine, at the bottom of the page, labeled "Search".
- hughw 14y agoOh, thanks. Downvoted for not knowing that. Way to build community HN. Anyway, it's too much trouble to search any time you want to post something, just to avoid setting off the blowhards around here who get annoyed.
- corin_ 14y agoStating that there is no search box on HN is a.) incorrect and therefore b.) adding nothing to the discussion - so it seems to fit the criteria for downvoting. Downvotes don't have to indicate "I'm punishing this user", they can simply be "this comment is low-value".