I don't think another website would work. There have been several efforts to make off-shoot niche websites based on one aspect of HN, and I think it's precisely because they focus on a single niche that they are so quickly forgotten.
The fact that HN offers so many different things is what makes it so compelling (addictive, even): new knowledge, interesting discussion, a sense of community, a place to find people for real life meetups. And now a means to find and offer free services.
It's that combination of things that compels people to come back day after day. You can't just slice off a minor aspect of HN and expect people to pay attention.
The fact that HN offers so many different things is what makes it so compelling (addictive, even): new knowledge, interesting discussion, a sense of community, a place to find people for real life meetups. And now a means to find and offer free services.
It's that combination of things that compels people to come back day after day. You can't just slice off a minor aspect of HN and expect people to pay attention.