[billyp-rva]

I can see this being a net benefit if it's limited to re-writing clickbait headlines.

[lapcat]

> if it's limited to re-writing clickbait headlines

It's already not so limited:

"sometimes changing their meaning in the process."

"It almost sounds like we’re endorsing a product we do not recommend at all."

[afavour]

I hate clickbait headlines but I disagree. Let a site succeed or fail based on their choices. If they want to use clickbait headlines they won’t get my clicks.

Rewriting headlines feels like a fundamental break in the contract of a search engine.

[billyp-rva]

I mean HN modifies headlines all the time. Sometimes hours after the fact. News sites themselves A/B test headlines constantly. I don't really think there is any "contract" to speak of.

[lazide]

There is a massive difference between a specific website changing things (even an aggregator), and a search engine.

[add-sub-mul-div]

And that sucks. I don't want the paternalistic thought policing.