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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by nemacol on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:29AM (#34788939)
> Witch Trials

> world’s most successful author.

> J.K. Rowling is arguably the most successful author in the history of publishing, with the possible exception of God.

lol alrighty, that is one way to start an article.

Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by Nicksil on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:34AM (#34788993)
>> Witch Trials

>> world’s most successful author.

>> J.K. Rowling is arguably the most successful author in the history of publishing, with the possible exception of God.

> lol alrighty, that is one way to start an article.

Success does not preclude Witch Trials.

Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by oxfordmale on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:35AM (#34789005)
It is for sure a contender for the most inflaming article on HN today. Mastadon servers have burned for less
Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by uberman on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:42AM (#34789089)
I read the article just now, what is inflaming about it (other than it is about Rowling)?
Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by oxfordmale on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:43AM (#34789105)
The first sentence goes a long way. As the article highlights, in certain circles, she is now perceived as Voldemort.