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odyssey7yesterday at 11:58 PM1 replyview on HN

The asset lost in this in this case is from the commons. That is, the ability to say "the ninth planet" or "the planet Pluto" without incurring smug harassment from legions who probably couldn't explain what the IAU is.


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wat10000today at 12:31 AM

Rather ironic to complain about redefining a word by abusing another word beyond recognition.

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