In "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress", it is described as a 'line marriage'. I have read the book, and thought the idea was quite interesting. The more recent book "Luna: New Moon" by Ian McDonald explores similar ideas (and is also set on the moon).
I was trying to inform the parent commenter of the 'opposite' of "polygamy", but this was apparently unappreciated on HN. On that note, I think I will no longer be commenting on HN, due to the aggressive downvoting. I am aware of the guideline about commenting on downvotes, but I no longer care.
I was trying to inform the parent commenter of the 'opposite' of "polygamy", but this was apparently unappreciated on HN. On that note, I think I will no longer be commenting on HN, due to the aggressive downvoting. I am aware of the guideline about commenting on downvotes, but I no longer care.