Hacker News
Hacker News: The go-to platform for tech discussions and industry insights
About Hacker News
Hacker News is a leading social news site dedicated to computer science, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. Users submit and vote on stories, fostering dynamic discussions on topics like startups, AI, and scientific breakthroughs. It serves as a hub for tech professionals and enthusiasts to stay informed and engaged.
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Stories are ranked based on points divided by a power of the time since submission. Other factors include user flags, anti-abuse software, and moderator action.
To submit a question, use the submit link and leave the URL field blank. For polls, visit http://news.ycombinator.com/newpoll.
[Flagged] means users or moderators marked the post as inappropriate. [Dead] means the post was removed by software, flags, or moderators and can be restored via vouching.
No, job ads should go in the monthly 'Who Is Hiring?' thread. Asking for upvotes or comments is against the rules and may result in penalties.
'Delay' lets you edit comments before they appear (max 10 minutes). 'Noprocrast' limits your site access to prevent overuse, with defaults of 20 minutes on and 180 minutes off.
Reset your password via the profile if you have an email linked. To change your username or delete your account, email hn@ycombinator.com.
Try the self-serve unbanning procedure. If that fails, contact hn@ycombinator.com for assistance.
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