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I don't think it has to do with PG anymore specifically. But rather, if you were to mention HN in a cover letter as the way you heard about a job opportunity, t
by SlyShy 17y ago
I don't think it has to do with PG anymore specifically. But rather, if you were to mention HN in a cover letter as the way you heard about a job opportunity, then your Hacker News profile would likely be checked out. I've had it happen 2 out of 2 times so far.
- brandnewlow 17y agoIf PG/YC cut ties with HN, the site and community would die.
- jeromec 17y agoI agree, but not because every participant wants in to YC. PG is the guiding anchor for the site. It's similar to how people speculate Digg would be different without Kevin Rose. These site creators are hosts. It's like going to someone's house; while you may be allowed to wander around your behavior will generally reflect the values of the host. The quality of HN is a flattering testament to the high bar set by having PG as host, as well as deliberate measures implemented to defend against degradation.
- tptacek 17y agoIf Joel Spolsky cut ties with Business of Software, it too might die. But most of the people who contribute there don't want to work for Fog Creek.
- brandnewlow 17y agoPoint taken.