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It seems like you’re talking about the online maps of Jerusalem and how they don’t match the real world.

That isn’t what the article is about (despite its title)

oh, pardon me. One pedantipoint for you.

One of the things I appreciate about HN is the depth of discussion. I think part of that depth comes from the assumption that everyone who is commenting has read the article.

I wasn’t trying to be pedantic (even though I certainly was) I was just trying to grapple with this ideal

> I think part of that depth comes from the assumption that everyone who is commenting has read the article.

The depth actually comes from the higher than average intelligence in this community. I can assure most don't read the article

I did get the gist. That doesn't require reading to the end.

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