[pkdpic_y9k]

Interesting (also funny), I never thought of HN from that angle. Does this feel true to HN users or is it more a joke?

While I was transitioning to a software job I found myself checking HN a lot because it seemed like a raw discussion forum for what software engineers were thinking / talking about. Seemed better than Reddit. Still haven't found a better alternative.

[psyc]

Such a missed opportunity. There are so many funnier tropes about HN to mock. Personally, I think of HN as a place for software developers to pontificate and nerd-snipe about constitutional law, public health, economics, and more.

[smoe]

From my perspective HN is big enough that you can shape your own experience by what links you are clicking. E.g. I feel I haven't seen that much of the "entrepreneur" aspect, because I don't frequent the typical startup topics much. Instead I'm interested in the more timeless "philosophical" discussions about software engineering in general where I always feel I get something out of it or encounter further readings. Nothing live changing so far, but interesting nonetheless.

[Nevermark]

I think for some of us remote workers ...

[... Ha, my entire career! So we call it "remote" now? And its considered a progressive perk? Awesome! For decades I just thought I was "working in bed" and it wasn't something to talk about ...]

... really do need a facsimile for interesting and stimulating water cooler conversation. Until I find that place, Hacker News will do!

[t-writescode]

I’m sure we’ve all seen posts here from people that make us think very unkindly of the HN culture.

[yoz-y]

At least the part about wasting time does. Luckily there is the noprocrast option.