HN's lack of sections is the real problem. So much interesting stuff gets submitted and drops off the first page of NEW because there is only so much stuff that

HN's lack of sections is the real problem. So much interesting stuff gets submitted and drops off the first page of NEW because there is only so much stuff that can get to the front page. subreddits solve this, and another problem is that HN's outgrown its initially designated purpose. If HN wants to stay relevant, it deserves to have some features rethought.