In my opinion, it would. Only if it would add value to the users. Take for instance stackexchange, they don't give you financial aid there but people still use

In my opinion, it would. Only if it would add value to the users. Take for instance stackexchange, they don't give you financial aid there but people still use it like a Q&A for Tech. So yes, it may not be the kind of HN it is now, but it would be useful and people will be attracted to it.