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A killer in what way? More popular? Better community? Actually make money?

• kbenson 8y ago
  > Actually make money? Depending on how you do the accounting, I imagine HN is very profitable. How many people apply to the incubator because of HN? How many of their startups get a big word of mouth boost from the free publicity and association? Regardless of how it's entered on the tax forms, I imagine the HN costs are considered well worth it by the investors.
  • nickpsecurity 8y ago
    I've even gotten job offers from HN. Definitely can be profitable. I'd say it's rarely profitable for most of us. Just a nice place to learn about stuff and meet interesting people. The profit potential is a bonus.
• shawn 8y ago
  Socially. HN might be relevant in a hundred years, or it might not. And if it isn’t, who will be? Why? It’s tantalizing to think it’s possible to make that site right now.