They didn't get "caught." It was published, by them, when they released Fable a few days ago. They were very clear about it.
replyIt wasn't the correct way of handling the problem they were trying to address, but they definitely didn't hide it by any reasonable definition.
No, it was not clear. No one expects that a tool they pay for and use professionally to purposefully sabotage their work. You’re excusing their unhinged behavior.
replyExcusing? Their comment is factually correct and the parent is factually wrong.
replyMaking excuses for billion+ dollar companies' behavior is one of the most common HN comment section pastimes.
replyOnly second to making intellectually dishonest criticisms of perceived behaviours
replyI think your comment refers to @Someone1234.
replyIt's a very generalized observation. I sometimes think of the HN comment section as the Billionaire's Defense League.
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