[brodsky]

I don't want to sound like a snob (but will go ahead and do so anyway) - there has been a noticeable Redditification of HN over the past year. More so in comments than the submissions. We're not into the puns and meme trains territory just yet, but the shifts to conversational style and vibe are unmistakable.

To actually answer OP's question - Lobste.rs is worth a look. It can be quite technical, if a bit on the dry side. It's public, but accounts are by invite only. That said, if anyone might be able to extend an invite (to myself, OP, or both), that would be much appreciated indeed.

[majewsky]

> Please don't submit comments saying that HN is turning into Reddit. It's a semi-noob illusion, as old as the hills.

Source: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[brodsky]

> It's a semi-noob illusion, as old as the hills.

I know the source says that, but wouldn't mind seeing some elaboration on why that is the case. If the `newsguidelines` made a point of mentioning it, there's perhaps some merit to this "illusion".

[sanxiyn]

Send me an email for an invite.

[deepaksurti]

@seo, Sent you a request for a invite to the email id in your profile. Thanks!