Better to read the paper instead of the pop journals. Most writers don't understand the issues fully and make mistakes, or sensationalize the discovery.
I’ve only ever seen “this ^” refer to the parent comment, not the one directly above it as you mention. So as long as the comment hierarchy is maintained (which it is on HN) then the reference is clear
Better to read the paper instead of the pop journals. Most writers don't understand the issues fully and make mistakes, or sensationalize the discovery.