The linkbaity effect of the original wasn't obvious until we started seeing it in the comments. Once that happens, though, we've learned that replacing the title with more neutral wording is the #1 thing to do to get a thread back on topic and into curiosity land (as opposed to sensational land).
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Apparently the title was edited since I posted it—it was originally about the same as the article.
You did nothing wrong! it's a fine submission, and the site guidelines (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html) call for using the original title "unless it misleading or linkbait".
The linkbaity effect of the original wasn't obvious until we started seeing it in the comments. Once that happens, though, we've learned that replacing the title with more neutral wording is the #1 thing to do to get a thread back on topic and into curiosity land (as opposed to sensational land).
Makes sense—thanks for sharing this!