From the HackerLinks archive

You're probably using the wrong dictionary

James Somers' essay about choosing dictionaries; one reader says it changed their life.

At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-28
Last seen:2026-09-28
Times seen:1
Website:jsomers.net

The short version

James Somers' essay about choosing dictionaries; one reader says it changed their life.

Why it caught our attention

A reader offers unusually strong direct praise for this specific essay.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-09-28

“James Somers’ You’re probably using the wrong dictionary (2014) changed my life for the better.”

willturman · recommendation

Direct HN comment

When did Google get so weird?

Also surfaced in this discussion

Kagi

When did Google get so weird?

2026-09-28