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I think it also makes the link that much more attractive to readers: "How we Did A Very Good Job on the Y Combinator Application Process and Got in" versus "

I think it also makes the link that much more attractive to readers: "How we Did A Very Good Job on the Y Combinator Application Process and Got in" versus "How we Hacked the Y Combinator Application Process and Got in"

cletus 14y ago
There's a word for when you choose a snappier title that doesn't reflect reality to get more clicks. It's called linkbait.
- davidw 14y ago
  "How we got into YC: by storming the building with assault rifles and smoke grenades!"
  - rohern 14y ago
    Now that article I would read.
    - jrockway 14y ago
      For once "Pics or it didn't happen," might actually be on-topic!