A small essay worth keeping

Keep the source visible

A repost should make its origin obvious before the reader reaches the article body. Attribution is part of the content, not a footnote added as an afterthought.

The local page can remain useful for reading and searching while its canonical URL identifies the original publication.

Preserve the reading experience

Good syndication keeps the article readable, carries its source into feeds, and avoids presenting someone else's work as original writing.

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