It took me several goes over several years to become a HN user. The design put me off. It made me think this was a site for CLI nerds. And of course it is, but

It took me several goes over several years to become a HN user. The design put me off. It made me think this was a site for CLI nerds. And of course it is, but it’s far richer than that. Nevertheless, now I think the design helps keep the riff raff out. :) you have to appreciate the content to appreciate HN.