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1. woodru+(OP)[view] [source] 2024-01-03 22:09:51
No, they don't do this. It's not even clear how they would; the closest thing would be merging based on IP or fingerprinting, but both are extremely noisy.
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2. thauma+K[view] [source] 2024-01-03 22:15:14
>>woodru+(OP)
You can easily demonstrate to yourself that they do.

And the situation here is that felon_in_texas visits HN in his usual manner, views a topic he wants to comment on, creates an account on the spot, and leaves his comment. How noisy do you think the IP identification can be?

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3. arp242+r2[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-01-03 22:26:37
>>thauma+K
> You can easily demonstrate to yourself that they do.

How?

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4. dnissl+C2[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-01-03 22:27:11
>>thauma+K
How then? No need to be cagey
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5. woodru+8d[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-01-03 23:49:26
>>thauma+K
Extremely, if they’re on CGNAT. Or live in a house with more than one person.

Please be precise about how I can demonstrate this to myself.

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6. felon_+3l[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-01-04 01:01:18
>>thauma+K
Very noisy, because I'm not concerned about HN. Not the first time I've used an alt, whether as a throwaway or logging in via my employer's account. I have comfort in HN's integrity when I'm not abusing the privilege.
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