I slap ads on them since 2012, no effort, people get it for free, businesses get to put their products in front of potential customers. I know HN hates ads but

I slap ads on them since 2012, no effort, people get it for free, businesses get to put their products in front of potential customers. I know HN hates ads but they have allowed me to do drive-by projects that don't require maintenance and are pure passive. This way I can have a full-time job where I learn new things and work with other people without the pressure of running my own business.