Problem Solvability Debate

Commenters repeatedly acknowledge a specific issue as a major problem that needs addressing, emphasizing its solvability and potential solutions or mitigations.

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JoshMnem Feb 11, 2018 View on HN

Yes, that's the problem that needs solving.

dudus Apr 7, 2014 View on HN

Yet it's a problem to be solved.

rorykoehler Aug 6, 2020 View on HN

That's a problem we should aim to solve.

tartoran Apr 16, 2021 View on HN

Yes, all this is part of a larger problem. But it can be fixed or at least mitigate it as much as possible

1zael Jan 14, 2026 View on HN

Agreed that is a valid problem, though it's solvable and IMO worth solving.

lolinder Jan 8, 2024 View on HN

That seems like a problem that could and should be solved.

fardinahsan Nov 13, 2023 View on HN

Let's assume it were a problem big enough to address, then what?

ahoy Mar 3, 2016 View on HN

No doubt you're correct. It's not a simple issue to fully resolve, but there is some seemingly low-hanging fruit to grab for.

phalangion Aug 7, 2020 View on HN

Absolutely, and that's a problem that needs to be addressed, but we can't fix everything at once.

colordrops Sep 3, 2018 View on HN

It's pretty clear to many that this is the problem. What can we do about it?