I get what you're saying, but I am not sure it does. When I first arrived on HN, I was unsure about what was appropriate to post. I learned by reading the comm

I get what you're saying, but I am not sure it does. When I first arrived on HN, I was unsure about what was appropriate to post. I learned by reading the comments and contributing where I had something useful to share. Now, after a year or two, I often hear or read a story and think HN has to see this. Then I step back and really weigh whether it fits HN or if I just think it's cool. Often, I end up not submitting. By starting out slow I realized HN isn't popularity contest, but an important community. That was my experience anyway, YMMV.