No, actually removing context from headlines, reverting them to original titles, or even completely changing the link target is a long-standing tradition on HN.

No, actually removing context from headlines, reverting them to original titles, or even completely changing the link target is a long-standing tradition on HN. It's not reserved for YC-related news. And it has been happening more often lately. Is that a policy now? It's not a big hurdle or anything but does take away a bit from the convenience of scanning new content. Those editorialized titles often contain the reason why a submission is relevant, or, like here, what is the "claim to fame" of participants... that's one of the benefits of having humans post those links.