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Correct — LLM helped with the wording. The thought is mine.

As a non-native English speaker, I’m pretty happy that the final version is more readable and probably sharper than what I would have written alone.

We understand you feeling like it's more important to post polished writing than imperfect writing, as a non-native English speaker. But neither the HN audience nor the guidelines (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html) see it that way.

AI-translation/editing/polishing takes away all the authenticity and makes the writing seem like it came from a machine, not a person. It's much better if you write in your own voice, even if there are imperfections. The HN audience appreciates the effort.

We can't even say something in public these days. All your comment needs is the trigger words or constructions

- That's why X works. - Not X but Y.

And some moron will be in the replies, saying "LLM comment". I hate this world. But probably yeah. llm comment.

Except that their entire profile is like this.

So. What.

People, particularly non-native English speakers, are going to use LLMs to help with their writing. Complaining about it adds nothing to the discussion.

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