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It's fine to post links to the relevant paper, but could you please stop pasting bibliographic boilerplate into HN threads? I'm sure your intention is good, but the purpose of HN threads is thoughtful conversation, and this is not that.

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Bibliographic info along with an abstract are an excellent way to help contextualize a thoughtful conversation, and does so without diverting attention away from the main thread.

I'm afraid I don't agree, for the same reason that no one would read all that stuff out loud in a normal conversation.

This information is easy to get for anyone who wants it, particularly if someone has posted a link to it. There's no need to inline the content.

How does a full citation list help with context?

Sure. Thoughtful conversation and adding to it is definitely part of the intention; not trying to be a bother. Happy to adjust and try to keep contributing if you could be so kind as to let me know what would be preferred instead of a citation like this.

I think the poster was irritated with the long citation list and other extraneous items.

Just share a link and a part of the abstract, or do a summary.

A link to the paper is fine. If you have a thought you want to share about it that's even finer.

p.s. We really do appreciate the intent.

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