Ask HN: Why is HN missing a "go to top" link on long posts?

Im wondering nearly every day:

Is there maybe a reason HN does not have that typical "go to top" or "to top" link at the end of, at least very long, posts?

Maybe we can file a change request @dang :-D

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krapp 23d ago ↗

HN is very minimalist in its UI design, almost to the point of cutting off its nose to spite its face.

It's probably assumed that scrolling up will suffice without adding another UI element, or maybe there's a browser shortcut you can use.

Gouala 22d ago ↗

Hi ! I doesn't answer your question but there's a shortcut for jumping at the top or bottom:

Mac: Command + Up Arrow (top) and Command + Down Arrow (bottom)

Windows / Linux: CTRL + Home (top) and CTRL + End (bottom)

KomoD 21d ago ↗

You can just press home or end, no need for ctrl

What is the shortcut on mobile devices such as Android?