So, Hacker News is not a "pure" news source. It's primarily tech news. Don't look for a conspiracy, as it's completely up to the moderators as to what stays on

So, Hacker News is not a "pure" news source. It's primarily tech news. Don't look for a conspiracy, as it's completely up to the moderators as to what stays on the front page. Effectively, it's curated. I like the mix here. Not everything has to be covered by a popular "news" site.