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lisper on Dec 22, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: CSS Techniques I Wish I Knew When I Started Design...

Oh, sorry, that's not what I meant. What I meant was how do I make a link with some text other than the URL. (Apparently it's not possible in HN comments.)

grinich on Dec 22, 2009 [–]

I think the reason is so you know where the link goes before clicking, which prevents rickrolling.

telemachos on Dec 23, 2009 | [–]

Can't help but ask: is rickrolling a serious concern around here? If so, a followup question: Really?

functional-tree on Dec 23, 2009 | | [–]

1. No. See #2.

2. Yes.

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