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At least HN isn't designed to keep you addicted (sorry, engaged) :)

• dageshi 7y ago
  Well, it is in its format. Like Digg and Reddit before it, the addictive part comes from a constant stream of new "stuff" for us to consume. To anyone looking at us pre reddit/digg many of us would look "addicted" to HN based on our usage of it.
  • tyfon 7y ago
    Yes I won't deny the format is addicting, it's just not specifically designed to optimise addiction like certain other sites.
    • Gigablah 7y ago
      If that were the case, they'd hide the karma score.