It doesn't have any networking features as far as I can tell. If HN was ever directly instrumental in getting someone laid, you might have an argument, but I'm

It doesn't have any networking features as far as I can tell. If HN was ever directly instrumental in getting someone laid, you might have an argument, but I'm going to say "no". If it had direct messaging and follow/subscribe features, it absolutely would be, and I say these are things that make Reddit social media while HN is only a forum.