I suggested this on a previous 'improve HN thread' (instigated by pg himself): Shutdown HN for a week or so and when reopening only let a certain quota in per

I suggested this on a previous 'improve HN thread' (instigated by pg himself): Shutdown HN for a week or so and when reopening only let a certain quota in per day/week/month. Give priority to old and/or high karma members. I think that it will have the effect of churning the low quality membership.  Perhaps allow these elected to elect others to enter "promised land".