[codingdave]

I think you answered your own question - if you personally feel that the content here that gets voted to the top is not what you would have put there, then HN is not relevant to you. It is certainly relevant to those who agree with the content that makes it to the top.

But the question is completely subjective. If you personally find value in the content shared on HN, great. If not, that is fine too. But if your goal is to use HN to build visibility of your own product and content, that might be a flawed approach. HN is good for feedback and critique, not for marketing your work.

[rockyperezz]

thanks. that's a great way of putting it. Especially about it being a good place for feedback and critique (vs marketing as an intent).