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> HN users can't read Twitter threads that way This doesn’t seem correct. I can view all of these without a Twitter login. Compare this with nytimes, where a l
by nailer 4mo ago
> HN users can't read Twitter threads that way
This doesn’t seem correct. I can view all of these without a Twitter login. Compare this with nytimes, where a login is required but we still always post the canonical URL per the guideline.
> Plus this helps to reduce offtopic complaints in threads.
That can be a fixed with moderation and bans.
- dang 4mo agoThat's why I said "threads". As far as I understand it, logged-out users can see the initial tweet at a link, but not the replies. > That can be a fixed with moderation and bans. That is an excessive view of what can be done with hard power!
- nailer 4mo agoThat’s still inconsistent with the NYTimes is handled - people paste non login links as comments if they’re wanted - and makes the links less useful for people that do have Twitter accounts.
- dang 4mo agoI don't see any inconsistency. Users are asked to submit the original source as the top link. Workaround/archive URLs are welcome in the comments. We sometimes put such links in the toptext too. It works the same for any site.