Access Permissions Debate

Comments debate the extent of limited or restricted access to data, features, or tools, questioning who has authorization, why access is denied to the public or end users, and the implications of permissions granted to specific parties.

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Sample Comments

JohnMakin Apr 15, 2025 View on HN

what part specifically about this access seems “limited” to you?

unixfg Apr 20, 2022 View on HN

The link doesn't make clear why end users can't have access to this.

wddkcs Apr 26, 2024 View on HN

Not everyone has to access everything.

4ad May 5, 2016 View on HN

Who is not authorised to access what?

0_-_0 Dec 11, 2025 View on HN

what do you lose if you don't give it "full access"?

stranded22 Aug 20, 2024 View on HN

Surely it is about not allowing others to have access to the data…

throwaway91111 Aug 1, 2017 View on HN

My point is that someone with permission gave them access.

iAMkenough Nov 20, 2023 View on HN

Especially since it's not only Nothing that has access.

Proven Oct 31, 2021 View on HN

What part of "the public has no access" do you not understand?

kevinwang Nov 18, 2022 View on HN

The article does not say they have access.