Probably just: > Please don't use HN primarily for promotion. It's ok to post your own stuff part of the time, but the primary use of the site should be for cu

Probably just: > Please don't use HN primarily for promotion. It's ok to post your own stuff part of the time, but the primary use of the site should be for curiosity. > Don't solicit upvotes, comments, or submissions. Users should vote and comment when they run across something they personally find interesting—not for promotion. Like the guidelines request https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html