> This is one of those rare HN moments that I wish more would notice. Sorry to cut in... but I concur. Sometimes you read comment that makes you think 'wow th

> This is one of those rare HN moments that I wish more would notice. Sorry to cut in... but I concur. Sometimes you read comment that makes you think 'wow this person is so similar to me!' but it's a single comment in the middle of a thread and that connection ends up being fleeting. Hacker News' de-emphasis on Users (i.e. no avatars or extensive profile, or direct messaging) is one of its strengths as it forces the focus into the public discussions; but it can also be frustrating when you do stumble over a like minded person. Personally, I'd like to see a sanctioned way to build on the HN community via other more real-time platforms, which ultimately could lead to proper friendships with real-life meet-ups etc. Yeah, I'm a dreamer, I know.