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by kazinator 2744 days ago
If it has lasting value why would it require editing or deleting? Do we edit or delete paragraphs from Moby Dick, or notes from Brahms? :)
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Spelling corrections, factual accuracy corrections that kinda thing needs the ability to be edited.

Using HN to publish "lasting value" content isn't the same as publishing a book where likely you'd work with an editor to reach the final error free imprint. Even an e-book can be updated to allow corrections, and future print editions can be published with corrections or an errata.

After a certain time limit you can't even add a new reply to your own "lasting value" post that could contain these types of changes.