[beefsack]

There are many places around the world called Richmond, and even if we assume it's in the US there are still 16 places called Richmond[1].

I wish people were more specific, particularly when reaching an international audience without an innate understanding of places in the US.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond

[sevenfive]

Richmond, VA is the biggest and most important Richmond. Anyone who has heard of Richmond, VA will likely assume that is the Richmond being referenced. Anyone who hasn't heard of Richmond, VA gains no additional understanding from knowing which state it's in.

[azernik]

If you're in the Bay Area, as HN commenters disproportionally are, your mind is likely to jump first to Richmond, CA in the northern East Bay.

[sumobob]

Richmond, CA has a similar problem, I assumed VA, but they both work in this context

[Kluny]

The one in Canada as well.

[QuercusMax]

It appears this is Richmond, VA.