Why “author” is being discussed
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Little harsh on the maintainer. But say if the author has the technical chops for creating successful? language but if the project is still vibecoded, will that be acceptable? S…
by throwawaygod · Nov 8, 2026
> "The page is only a viewer — git is the record." > "Then comes the part that matters most." > "That closing is the whole trick." Not sure how much I trust an article on fighti…
by gavinray · Nov 8, 2026
an author here (andrew). down to answer questions though it might be a bit until i get to them
by disconcision · Nov 8, 2026
Interesting, I apparently skimmed the "Link to your phone" section too quickly (and I guess have a different sense of what that phrase implies than the author of that README, si…
by saghm · Nov 8, 2026
It's interesting watching everyone build their solutions to this new world of problems. Mine has been to double down on my markdown notes, extending https://app.etherp…
by gb2d_hn · Nov 8, 2026
This is a great list of things “someone” should do. Can the author of TFA do it? Why haven’t you already done it?
by jeremyjh · Nov 8, 2026
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In legal discourse, an author is the creator of an original work that has been published, whether that work exists in written, graphic, visual, or recorded form. The act of creating such a work is called authorship, which means a sculptor, painter, or composer is considered the author of their respective sculptures, paintings, or musical compositions. Although in common usage, the term "author" is often associated specifically with the writer of a book, article, play, or other written work. In cases involving a work for hire, the employer or commissioning party is legally considered the author of the work, even if it was created by someone else. Read more on Wikipedia