Is Show HN Dead? No, But It's Drowning
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Show HN isn't dead, but it's drowning in volume. The number of posts has exploded while engagement per post has declined significantly. Posts now stay on page 1 for much shorter periods during peak hours, and many quality projects get lost in the noise. The platform has shifted from better-than-average submissions to worse-than-average, with discussion declining alongside visibility. The challenge is how to surface quality projects when there's less "proof of work" and more weekend-built projects flooding the feed.
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The Short VersionVolume Is ExplodingThe Graveyard Is GrowingThe Shrinking WindowDiscussion Is Dying TooSo Is Show HN Dead?268 Impressions