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by snowy 4175 days ago
Why has this been allowed to be posted twice?

https://hn.algolia.com/?q=I+Almost+Let+My+Failed+Startup+Des...

Both by ruidelgado
2 comments
minimaxir 4175 days ago
Of note: the previous submissions was 8 days ago and had significant discussion, which makes this blatant.
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sp332 4175 days ago
This one uses the rudig.co URL shortener. Shorteners are blocked on HN but I guess this one isn't on the blacklist (yet).
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snowy 4175 days ago
Yeah looks like the duplicate detection algorithm HN uses could do with a serious upgrade. After reading the post the first time I felt bad for the OP.

After seen he posted it twice deliberately trying to cover his tracks with a URL shortener I think he is a joke...

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