It seems likely that most HN users are familiar with naive computer users, whether at work or as the tech guru for friends and family, and as such are painfully

It seems likely that most HN users are familiar with naive computer users, whether at work or as the tech guru for friends and family, and as such are painfully aware of what they can understand. What they want is another question and is too vague to be of much use without specifics. Naive users can also be impaired users (intoxicated or half-asleep) too. Drink up, we have to do usability tests later.