Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning
by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:02PM
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Yep, hide new accounts except to higher karma users is an easy win.
Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning
by jedberg on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:05PM
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But very gatekeepy. New accounts are already highlighted and get mercilessly reported and downvoted if they post spam.
Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning
by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:08PM
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Maybe just hide them if they post GitHub links.
I've loved some of the vibe coded apps that are hosted somewhere that have made the front page, but a lot of the links to GitHub projects intended to farm stars for throwaway portfolio padding (which often don't work).
Egh. No silver bullet here.
Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning
by jedberg on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:17PM
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As someone who has posted a couple of Show HNs that went to GitHub, I'd have to respectfully disagree. :) We are sharing language libraries, so GH makes the most sense. You can get the library and sample apps there.
Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning
by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @09:22PM
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Oh yes, I'd be very disappointed with no GH links or new code libraries, but making GH links for new users go through stricter review/more limited visibility might be a good trade off.
You still somewhat mute new users who want to share a useful/interesting GH link, but I'd hope higher karma users can help us out here.
- Min. 90 days account existence in order to submit
- Cap on plain/Show/Ask HN posts per week
Most of the spam I see in /new or /ask is from fresh accounts. This approach is simple and awards long-term engagement/users while discouraging fly-by-night spammers.