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> Why did you view the XML file directly?

There are many reasons why I do personally this.

1- Check that the link actually loads and works!

2- See how much content and does it contain last n or all feed history by default

3- To see if the feed gives summary or full content of posts

4- Just for curiosity like in this case I wanted to see what is this feed that prompted a blog post that reached HN front page.

It is usually a superposition state of those reasons. But this is why it is aggressive limit and I know it her server her rulee but this wasn't pleasant experience for me as an end user. I was just sharing my experience.



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