Credit Attribution Debate

This cluster centers on debates about properly crediting contributions, whether individuals deserve recognition for their work, and criticisms of taking credit for others' efforts.

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Sample Comments

lolthishuman Mar 25, 2021 View on HN

Yet someone still gets credit. Good for you.

snappr021 Apr 25, 2025 View on HN

If people did not give credit where credit is due.

M_Grey Feb 21, 2017 View on HN

What do you believe he deserves credit for, that he doesn't get? Please be extensive, and specific.

zeristor Sep 23, 2025 View on HN

Sounds good, the sad ignominy of doing such a good job that nobody else notices.

Gonsalu Aug 27, 2010 View on HN

You deserve more credit for this.

supersystem Jan 24, 2014 View on HN

God forbid the people doing the actual work would get the credit.

x86x87 Jul 1, 2023 View on HN

He seems to be pretty good at taking credit for other's people work.

thom Jul 17, 2020 View on HN

That feels like an oversight, what a shame not to acknowledge those contributions.

ofou Sep 26, 2021 View on HN

A proper credit wouldn't hurt though.

andrelaszlo Mar 25, 2021 View on HN

"Caring about who gets the credit more than successfully creating change is not a good look."