Recursion ? !!!! :)
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#132Anything that organizes the posts here into more categories is welcome. It is quite hard to navigate through posts and comments as it is.
Now, I wonder if it is possible to get the monthly hiring threads pinned to the top of ask.
Also, it is time for those 30 different HN mobile apps to update.
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#133Earlier quoted context omitted.
>I don't know if it's safe to assume longer tenured members inherently have more class when offering feedback. I don't think it is. If anything, tenured members may feel more entitled to be rude without consequences. Karma isn't really a measure of civility so much as popularity over time, and it doesn't really communicate any context. Also, if there were a minimum for commenting, there should be a minimum for postin…
> Also, if there were a minimum for commenting, there should be a minimum for posting, which might leave new users with interesting projects out. I don't get that implication. The commenters, if seen as offering mentorship , should necessarily be more experienced than the people they're trying to help. Otherwise, what's the point?
If karma is a valid measure of poster quality then surely it's just as important to ensure a higher standard for posts as well as comments. If, on the other hand, karma doesn't indicate experience in anything other than getting karma, then it's irrelevant either way. I happen to believe the latter is more true than the former.
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#134I really like how if I go to Show HN, the first topic is "Show HN: Show HN"
Recursive!
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#135That's a great feature!
As a minor nitpick, the topline as well as the guidelines contain an unfortunate "here" link
| A list of the most recent Show HNs is here.
It could be changed to some more descriptive link text, for example:
| There is also a list of the most recent Show HNs.
See also: http://www.w3.org/QA/Tips/noClickHere
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#136Earlier quoted context omitted.
Absolutely agree on these guidelines. It takes a lot of bravery to put yourself out there in public. It should take just as much class to offer advice and constructive criticism instead of tearing somebody else's work down. edit also, is it just me or is the front page plastered with Show HN links? Does anybody else think that's awesome ?
Am I the only one who thinks it isn't awesome? As someone who comes to HN for news, I really don't want to see any Shown HN on the front page. Certainly not half the front page filled with them.
What is "news"? Show HN is arguably, in many cases, the newest thing. Techcrunch, Wired, et al, are just corporate or mainstream news (not that there aren't other interesting posts that also aren't news on HN). I think many people come here to learn, new or not.
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#137Earlier quoted context omitted.
Absolutely agree on these guidelines. It takes a lot of bravery to put yourself out there in public. It should take just as much class to offer advice and constructive criticism instead of tearing somebody else's work down. edit also, is it just me or is the front page plastered with Show HN links? Does anybody else think that's awesome ?
Am I the only one who thinks it isn't awesome? As someone who comes to HN for news, I really don't want to see any Shown HN on the front page. Certainly not half the front page filled with them.
No, I agree with you. I come here for news and occasional projects and now it's 70% Show HN.
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#138Earlier quoted context omitted.
Experience has taught us that it's healthier when HN stories point to things in the outside world. That's why posts without URLs are penalized. The kind of discussion you describe is good, but it can and does take place in the threads right now.
Fair enough! As long as you keep up the moderation we should be good, hehe.
I'm kind of hoping that you all can take over at some point. :)
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#139Earlier quoted context omitted.
Absolutely agree on these guidelines. It takes a lot of bravery to put yourself out there in public. It should take just as much class to offer advice and constructive criticism instead of tearing somebody else's work down. edit also, is it just me or is the front page plastered with Show HN links? Does anybody else think that's awesome ?
Am I the only one who thinks it isn't awesome? As someone who comes to HN for news, I really don't want to see any Shown HN on the front page. Certainly not half the front page filled with them.
It'll settle down. Never judge HN by one day or even a few—the status quo ante is more stable than that. Genuine long-term changes here are more subtle. (Which is actually a challenge, but that's another story.)
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#140Great work! I love when organic user behaviors are recognized and made first class features. Allow me to emphasize something from the Show HN Guidelines[1]: > Be respectful. Anyone sharing creative work is making a contribution, however modest. > Ask questions out of curiosity. Don't cross-examine. > Instead of "you're doing it wrong", suggest alternatives. When someone is learning, help them learn more. > When somet…
Can we put these (or a shortened form) on every Show HN post automatically before the comment box? Something like: > Is your comment respectful & helpful? > Is it positive criticism? Please?
We've actually talked about that, but it feels a bit nannyish.