I’ve submitted it a few times, just because I use it and like it, interested in discussion about it. I don’t know if I agree with the rule (a whole year?), but I’ll stop submitting it.
I was simply taking issue with the inconsistency, arbitrary interpretation, selective enforcement, etc.
I'm generally extremely impressed with HN mods but this is one of two (three) minor nits I see.
And to be clear I'd also prefer both to be accepted, at least a little softer duplicate check than today.