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I wouldn't really say that it bothers me. I posted the link to the above discussion because I think if someone comes to the comment section they might be intere
by kleiba 14y ago
I wouldn't really say that it bothers me. I posted the link to the above discussion because I think if someone comes to the comment section they might be interested in it.
But it certainly wouldn't hurt to do a quick HN search before posting a new submission.
- ColinWright 14y ago> ... it certainly wouldn't hurt to do a quick > HN search before posting a new submission. Won't happen. I've been saying it literally for years, and I can tell you now, it won't happen. I implemented the first-phase of a semi-automated duplicate detector to help people find previous submissions, and I got hate mail for it. Some people are actively against duplicate detection.
- jamesbritt 14y agoPlus dupe detection is trivial to defeat. Basically, the current set-up works in favor of people gaming it.
- jamesbritt 14y agoPlus dupe detection is trivial to defeat. Basically, the current set-up works in favor of people gaming it.