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There was another story few months ago - someone had made a Instagram account for a beautiful tree, it became famous and one day it was cut down.

Moral of the story - if we find someone unique and if that someone wants to be left alone, then we should just respect their wishes and not publicize.

I dread the day when someone finds and publishes the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto for you know, a "good story". I hope it doesn't happen

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> I dread the day when someone finds and publishes the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto for you know, a "good story". I hope it doesn't happen

I hope this happen, but long after he is dead. Perhaps in some centuries.

That's not really the moral.

The person who found the tree got their value from making the tree famous for being famous. They created a beautiful thing by Instagraming it. It was never unique other than the fame....which leads to the part of being cut down which is also part of it's story. And it's journey is not over. https://kottke.org/17/09/rip-the-broccoli-tree

I'd stick with respect peoples privacy as you say. And don't ruin exploration for others, not everything has to be slashdotted.

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