With SSB, you could make a UI that renders the content in a different way, such as a HN-style thing, and use it on the existing network alongside people using o

With SSB, you could make a UI that renders the content in a different way, such as a HN-style thing, and use it on the existing network alongside people using other clients. The social aspect is important though because in this architecture what you see is determined by who you follow (and who they follow, etc.)