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."