by pictureofabear on 11/22/22, 2:49 AM
The average person here is older, more experienced, and has more education than any other link aggregator I've found which provides for a richer experience.
by legitster on 11/21/22, 11:27 PM
The audience rewards comments that are technical, specific, and contrarian/unique. As opposed to other platforms that engage in sweeping, intersectional generalities and insubstantial dunks.
by gardenfelder on 11/21/22, 10:54 PM
For me, HN is a reasonably civil, and cerebral community which dwells on mostly important topics.