Yes, definitely. I kind of see it like a hobby subreddit from 5 years ago or a niche forum from 15 years ago. It is well-moderated (thanks dang!), it doesn't h

Yes, definitely. I kind of see it like a hobby subreddit from 5 years ago or a niche forum from 15 years ago. It is well-moderated (thanks dang!), it doesn't have the critical mass of users which leads to wider adoption, it has a narrow focus on thought-provoking material, it is pseudonymous, and you don't need to download an app to use it. But even though I occasionally learn useful things from HN, I still think it fits the definition of "social media": it is a way to waste time when you are otherwise lonely and bored, and it involves interacting with other people.