[brap]

Just how many web scraping tools do we need? It seems like every month there's a new web scraper on HN, is that really such a common task that we need dozens of tools?

[toxicFork]

If you don't need it don't use it.

[brap]

I wasn't going to, still I think it's a fair question.

[cal85]

Rule of thumb: If your comment amounts to “I’m not interested in this”, consider not posting it, and just look at something else instead.

[brap]

My comment was very clearly asking why dozens of different web scrapers are needed.

[vinceguidry]

Wasn't a fair question.