It is possible for someone to make poor posts in the beginning and improve their post content when they realize their role within the community. Many new visit

It is possible for someone to make poor posts in the beginning and improve their post content when they realize their role within the community. Many new visitors to HN are likely to encounter this by simply making a one-line 'witty' comment that people dislike. When that gets downvoted, they may tend to lean towards more informative and relevant posts after learning their lesson.