[yorwba]

> if it's good, it should generate some discussion on its way to the front page.

That is not how HN works. Posts start on the "new" page, once they get three upvotes they show up on the front page, then they get more attention and, if there are enough upvotes to make the submission stay, a discussion develops.

If you don't like the topics that show up on HN, try submitting more interesting stories and occasionally check the "new" page to upvote other submissions.