[bluefirebrand]

Infinite Scroll is often considered a dark design pattern. It makes it easier for users to waste a lot of time idly skimming content without engaging with it while you can occasionally throw ads in to get some money.

Hackernews explicitly states they want users to engage meaningfully and critically with the content on the site, and also they don't serve up ads for revenue. Given that, infinite scroll seems likely to run contrary to all of their goals with the message board.

[quickthrower2]

As well as dark it’s infuriating if scroll isn’t handled correctly. Reddit does this thing where they with you again then bust your scroll position.