[oblio]

Yeah, but show HN to regular users. Most of them would be appalled by the looks, the way it is structured, the simplicity.

Users say they want simplicity like they say they want to start diets: everyone says they want it but when they're actually forced to do it, nobody wants it for more than 5 minutes.

[swiley]

I really don't think so. The reason other sites look so bad is more marketing/AB testing centered around engagement, not because users like it.

Most users hate or fear what software does but don't think things can be better.