Not OP. However, do we really need a date for an article that is kinda true despite of its time. Sometimes, I feel that it is OK and the articles are timeless and applicable at any time.

> do we really need a date for an article

Yes.

I feel that you perceive it as some kind of (minor) insult toward the content, but it is not.

I understand it as recommendation for the article.

If somebody is sharing old stuff, it is not due to some current hype, but because it stood the test/filter of time.

(I read max 1-2 articles per day probably; so I pick somehow)

In 2030, I will be reading articles tagged “2024”.

Yes, it's part of the rules for titles on HN, and some people want to know if they're clicking on older content