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This site doesn't like jokey comments, so how are pointless jokey links tolerated? It's not like the linked to site is making a serious point in a light hearted way.


Because the joke is actually a utility, and I for one plan to share links to others with it to continue the fun (can't be done with a witty/funny comment).


> This site doesn't like jokey comments,

Agree

> so how are pointless jokey links tolerated?

This is a small technical project. It requires some minimal level of technical abilities. A variation of this may be useful. (But I can't think any useful variation now.)

So I think it's a good submission, perhaps to get 50-100 points, and a #20 in the front page. I think that 250 points and the #1 in the front page is too much, but whatever.

[not a quote] So a page with a funny domain with a static text that says "YES" or "NO" is a good submission?

Nah. This is has a very low level of technical content. But if the text is determined by the blockchain, or user votes, a sensor, or something it may be good enough. But it would be better to submit a blog post explaining the projects.


I think the site makes an important comment: I've had two very on-to-it people say in response to my share (legit.link pointing to itself), "I'm not clicking that".

My thoughts are, why should the the "obviously dodgy looking" link be any more risky than a bit.ly shortened one. Bit.ly is not coming out and saying "I'm shady", but other than that you have no idea what's on the other end (I'd argue most people don't know about the + on the end reveal).


No, 10-20 humorless users on HN don't like jokey comments.




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