I’m happy to entertain that thesis, but what is the evidence? How do you known it wasn’t other factors that drove greater usage, like ads on other platforms or

I’m happy to entertain that thesis, but what is the evidence? How do you known it wasn’t other factors that drove greater usage, like ads on other platforms or word-of-mouth? I notice you didn’t post any such evidence. Incidentally, if you’re really into HN guidelines, it might be a good idea to avoid inflammatory comments that lack the evidence to back them up.