I've often wondered what impact an "enhanced ui and interface" would have on the audience HN attracts. Would more people visit? What demographics? Would it change what gets upvoted (both in content and what's above the fold)? Would there be more comments? Would there be an impact on comment quality?
Poor UXs act as barriers to entry. Barriers to entry can be beneficial depending on the goal.
That being said, I've still changed the HN styles many times over the years to make it easier for me to scan.
I've often wondered what impact an "enhanced ui and interface" would have on the audience HN attracts. Would more people visit? What demographics? Would it change what gets upvoted (both in content and what's above the fold)? Would there be more comments? Would there be an impact on comment quality?
Poor UXs act as barriers to entry. Barriers to entry can be beneficial depending on the goal.
That being said, I've still changed the HN styles many times over the years to make it easier for me to scan.