The front page being saturated about a particular topic isn't anything new. The content has certainly changed as the community grows, but we've had trendy topi

The front page being saturated about a particular topic isn't anything new. The content has certainly changed as the community grows, but we've had trendy topics for years. A couple years ago I wrote a little ruby script to determine the top words and phrases in headlines, so I'd have an overview of what the community was buzzing about on weeks that I was too busy to read. If you're not happy with the articles on the front page, go to the newest links page and vote up articles that you think should be on the front page. I try to do this at least once a day. If you're looking for a smaller community, check out the recent Ask HN thread about alternatives to HN. And most importantly, on the days when the front page is all about the latest overblown controversy, just say 'this too will pass' and go back to work. [Edited to correct a spelling error]