Raising awareness that something is patented on a public forum isn't considered polite.
Knowledge of something being patented changes potential damages to punitive damages, making potential lawsuit costs 3x.
Hence, nearly all tech industries prevent discussion of patent specifics outside forums designed for patent discussion. Otherwise anyone who reads this page is increasing their liability 3x, which isn't what HN wants to inflict on its users.
Knowledge of something being patented changes potential damages to punitive damages, making potential lawsuit costs 3x.
Hence, nearly all tech industries prevent discussion of patent specifics outside forums designed for patent discussion. Otherwise anyone who reads this page is increasing their liability 3x, which isn't what HN wants to inflict on its users.