Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning

Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:02PM (#47054690)

Yep, hide new accounts except to higher karma users is an easy win.

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Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning by jedberg on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:05PM (#47054733)

But very gatekeepy. New accounts are already highlighted and get mercilessly reported and downvoted if they post spam.

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Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:08PM (#47054761)

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.

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Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning by jedberg on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:17PM (#47054842)

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.

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Re:Is Show HN Dead? No, but It's Drowning by DetroitThrow on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @09:22PM (#47056350)

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.

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