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Somewhat meta, but great to see that most of the accounts on the original thread are still active. I haven't got a successful startup to show for it, but I hav

Somewhat meta, but great to see that most of the accounts on the original thread are still active. I haven't got a successful startup to show for it, but I have been on HN for more than 10 years, and feel like it has played a significant role in forming my worldview. I hope we'll still be here in another 10 (or 30) years, nitpicking each other's ideas!

mbesto 6y ago
Oh wow, fellow 2010'r here as well. Agreed with everything you just said.
sosuke 6y ago
I'm with you; 13 years(ish) now and I'm still trying to make something.
- jedberg 6y ago
  Wow, until this moment I hadn't really thought about how I've been using HN for over 13 years, and reddit for almost 15 years. There are people who are using the internet who have never known the world without those things. I feel older now.
- jungong 6y ago
  This thread is something that I really want to hear it right now. Thanks for the positivity!
mleonhard 6y ago
Yes, let's all keep up the kind nitpicking and teaching. Dear Newcomers to HN, Welcome! Every time you write a comment, please aim for quality over quantity. Explain why. I look forward to reading your comments like this one in 2030.
eloff 6y ago
My HN account only goes back 7 years, but I've now been trying to start something for more than half of my life - over 18 years now and counting. HN has gradually (because I'm too stubborn, see above) shaped my views. I feel good about my latest attempt in progress.
paraschopra 6y ago
Yes, this is one community I've been checking every single day for the last 10 years. I wish it remains the same for the years ahead. I love that now there's a dedicated "Show HN" page on the top!
weinzierl 6y ago
I feel the same. For me it was 10 years on May 2nd and if it wasn't for HN, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Not only did I learn ton of things here, being part of the community here shifted my outlook on some things significantly and in a good way. "A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points" -- Alan Kay Guess where I learned about that quote;-)
gandutraveler 6y ago
When I first read the comment I was like 'Look at these guys showing off 10+ years' only to realize I actually started lurking on hn back in 2012 so I'm already at 8 years. Time flies by but it feels like I just discovered HN community yesterday. Im still a noob and reading hn gives me a reality check that there is so much more to learn in life. Thanks HN.

mbesto 6y ago

Oh wow, fellow 2010'r here as well. Agreed with everything you just said.

sosuke 6y ago

I'm with you; 13 years(ish) now and I'm still trying to make something.

jedberg 6y ago
Wow, until this moment I hadn't really thought about how I've been using HN for over 13 years, and reddit for almost 15 years. There are people who are using the internet who have never known the world without those things. I feel older now.
jungong 6y ago
This thread is something that I really want to hear it right now. Thanks for the positivity!

mleonhard 6y ago

Yes, let's all keep up the kind nitpicking and teaching. Dear Newcomers to HN, Welcome! Every time you write a comment, please aim for quality over quantity. Explain why. I look forward to reading your comments like this one in 2030.

eloff 6y ago

My HN account only goes back 7 years, but I've now been trying to start something for more than half of my life - over 18 years now and counting. HN has gradually (because I'm too stubborn, see above) shaped my views. I feel good about my latest attempt in progress.

paraschopra 6y ago

Yes, this is one community I've been checking every single day for the last 10 years. I wish it remains the same for the years ahead. I love that now there's a dedicated "Show HN" page on the top!

weinzierl 6y ago

I feel the same. For me it was 10 years on May 2nd and if it wasn't for HN, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Not only did I learn ton of things here, being part of the community here shifted my outlook on some things significantly and in a good way. "A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points" -- Alan Kay Guess where I learned about that quote;-)

gandutraveler 6y ago

When I first read the comment I was like 'Look at these guys showing off 10+ years' only to realize I actually started lurking on hn back in 2012 so I'm already at 8 years. Time flies by but it feels like I just discovered HN community yesterday. Im still a noob and reading hn gives me a reality check that there is so much more to learn in life. Thanks HN.