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Comment by dugmartin | Hacker News Reader

Justin, I think you should rename the post "Someone created a startup just like mine and here is why that is awesome".

Ok, so how can I do that? I think it's going to change the actual link of the blog... and then this submission here will go dead?

Any advice on how to technically change it but keep the HN submission live?

You can always email the mods to help out: hn@ycombinator.com

Yes, that's best. We can change the URL (and maybe the title) and post a comment explaining the change.

As recommended I have changed the title of the post to:

Someone Created a Startup Just like Mine and Here Is Why That Is Awesome

And changed the link to:

https://blog.nugget.one/upstart/someone-created-a-startup-ju...

Thanks. We've updated the link from https://blog.nugget.one/upstart/someone-stole-my-startup-ide... and the title from “Someone Stole My Startup Idea, and Why It Doesn't Matter”.

The mods change titles around here all the time. Sorry but I don't know how to summon one. Maybe someone else does?

I don't know what you use for your blog, but can't you setup a "301 Moved Permanently" redirect to your new blog post URL when someone is accessing the old one?

+1 here. Don't take these things so personally, and don't be so quick to assume someone is personally after you (yeah, I saw your "my site is down because I'm probably being DDOSd by this dude" comment).

It's like getting mad that you like woodworking and publish your projects online and then someone else decides to take up woodworking and publish their projects online.

Your article is both resentful and positive...I'd edit it to be more positive about the validity of what you're doing and not publicly bash this individual for getting excited enough to do the same.

You mention edit. That brings up another interesting discussion....

After posting to HN, is it okay to edit the title and change the tone of the piece a bit at this point? How does that "look"? Is there precedent on HN for such edits? I've seen it done effectively elsewhere.

Personally, I like when the dialog continues, I like to see an article writer evolve his position after taking time to listen to, and fully grok the feedback he's getting. But, is that just me?

You know, I kind of agree with this.

The word "Stole" implies something was taken, something was lost, something changed possession. Yet, the services are not identical, Nugget offers much more value for its customers, has an established trajectory and customer base. I don't see what has been "taken" from you, here.

Perhaps change it to:

“One of My Customers Created a Look-alike Business, and Here's Why That Is Awesome”

“One of My Customers Duplicated My Business, and Here's Why That Is Awesome”

“One of My Customers Copied My Business, and Here's Why That Is Awesome”

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