Ask PG: Why not allow links from the text field on submissions
I frequently see ask HN articles that are posted with links in their text field. I have read the submission form where it says "If there is a url, the text will be ignored" but I don't understand why HN does that. HN is my conduit to interesting articles and links are the fastest way to get to these articles when a little context is required.
My question: Can you make those urls into hyperlinks? If not, why?
Comments
From the FAQ (http://ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html):
"How do I make a link in a question?
You can't. (This is to prevent people from using this method as a way of submitting a link, but with their comments in a privileged position at the top of the page. If you want to submit a link with comments, just submit it, then add a regular comment.)"
Emphasis mine.