Yes, the arbitrary number guideline should be reworded. I've added that to my todo list.
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We'll change the title to your suggestion. Thanks!
All: the best way to complain about a bad title is to suggest a better one. We see hundreds of articles and titles a day—the idea of getting all of those perfect is cruel. Therefore we're delighted to get help, as long as the principles are clear: an HN title should be accurate and neutral while staying as close to the article's own words as possible.