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.

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.

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!

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

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