The market decides if this new interface exceeds the expectations of users. This is how unregulated capitalism works. Someone with a unique perspective identi

The market decides if this new interface exceeds the expectations of users. This is how unregulated capitalism works. Someone with a unique perspective identifies a potential opportunity for competition in the UX space for HN and creates something better. If their understanding of the marketplace needs is more accurate, and their solution better solves those issues, then users move to that interface. IMHO, I don't think this is the case for HN users, but the the new layout would improve advertising accessibility for future revenue opportunities if someone was so inclined. However, I suspect the integration of graphical elements and advertising would NOT meet HN user needs having well established that HN users eschew exactly these elements of traditional web media. But I don't get to decide, the market does. I get to watch, and tug at my beard and wonder at the results over time.