[slededit]

This would imply HN is not positive. There are far worse habits.

[helen842000]

I would say checking anything 15 times a day isn't a positive habit. HN is certainly not destructive but being here 15x a day isn't any more useful than just visiting 1-2x.

[owebmaster]

But if you would otherwise be checking reddit or your prefered news website it is better to check HN 15 times.