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by reitanqild 4364 days ago
I might have an even better idea, maybe easier to implement as well:

Make it socially acceptable to add an abstract (or a tldr) as the first comment.

Something along the lines of:

"""Can data driven customer acquisition replace metrics for underfunded crowdsourcing frobs? Article says yes.

Data heavy with some interesting observations nicely presented. """

Or:

"""Submitted mostly as an example of breaktrough frob design. Hoping for comments from someone knowledgeable on frobs and frosb.""" (Hi, keep it honest : ).

The rationale for not having an abstract or tldr is summarized in the faq :

"""How do I make a link in a question?

You can't. (This is to prevent people from using this method as a way of submitting a link, but with their comments in a privileged position at the top of the page. If you want to submit a link with comments, just submit it, then add a regular comment.)"""

This suggestion should work nicely along with this intent: you are free to add extra info but you don't get a privileged spot on top of the page.

(Edit: posting from mobile device, first version just to get it out)

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A related idea: Increase the maximum title length from 80 to 120 characters. I've run into many cases where trying to squeeze a descriptive title into 80 characters wasn't really possible.
How does this address the issue that new page is not getting enough attention?