I'm assuming that the value of these papers are self evident from the title if you understand the topic/context of the paper, much like HN with many of the white papers published here.
I actually follow a lot of the math-y papers that get posted here, but I'm still routinely perplexed when I see them on the front page. Many of the math papers posted here do seem like they lack a context, especially since they mostly receive a huge number of upvotes but have almost no discussion.
I think it's a little weird on HN, and I can see why it seems like some of them are out of place even on a specialized math forum.
I think it's a little weird on HN, and I can see why it seems like some of them are out of place even on a specialized math forum.