# 2011 Prediction's Original URL to Disappear in 11 Years

A Hacker News user in 2011 pointed out that the original URL for a prediction would no longer be available after 11 years. The remark highlights the problem of link rot, where web addresses become inaccessible over time. This matters because even notable online statements can lose their original references, complicating verification and archival.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://longbets.org/601/) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:30:26 +0000
- [Hacker News](http://longbets.org/601/) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:30:26 +0000