I think it depends, but I have no problem with self submission (disclaimer - I've submitted 2 articles myself from my site in the past 6 months, one today). I

I think it depends, but I have no problem with self submission (disclaimer - I've submitted 2 articles myself from my site in the past 6 months, one today). I would prefer others submit them, but until the community is large enough and my site's following also large enough, I'll submit my own content if I think it is good and relevant to HN. I tend to err on the side of caution though, since HN is a pretty tight and specific community.