Ask HN: How to show HN a post without being annoying?

[gitpullups]

I'm just genuinely curious.

I've built a toy product I think would be cool to show n' tell here but I want to be make the actual post engaging and following not just the guidelines but also the "vibes".

I'm only 19 so I haven't used HN as much as some of you who have probably built many projects here and can guide me. Help, please.

[Jun8]

I’d suggest to just post it rather than overthinking the submission. There’s no “being annoying”, if people do not think it’s interesting they don’t upvote.

If you’re a young maker a few sentences on your motivation to build the thing, who you are, etc. will make it more interesting.

Also, you can start the discussion with 1-2 questions in your post, to maximize the value of input from the HN community.

[gitpullups]

Also, I'd like as many people to try it out as possible. Any tips from people who have done well in the past on making it more engaging as well?

[beardyw]

There is a special page of guidance

https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

Show us the thing. Tell us about it and yourself.