YC promotes their own; it's their house. I'm not supporting the idea that 'YC alumn eats an apple for lunch' is indeed noteworthy, just providing an explanati

YC promotes their own; it's their house. I'm not supporting the idea that 'YC alumn eats an apple for lunch' is indeed noteworthy, just providing an explanation. I used to think HN front page was heavily gamed. That is you had to have a network of insta-voters in order to build up enough momentum. And while that is probably true for some stories, I honestly believe it's just a matter of good timing, luck, and persistence. If you keep having something to say, you'll eventually get lucky with good timing!