Tell HN: HN is becoming too political

4 redm 6 7/9/2025, 7:44:41 PM

HN has always stood out for its focus on tech, but lately, almost every thread drifts into politics. This community should be a respite from the political maelstrom found everywhere else.

Comments (6)

cebert · 8m ago

I agree. If I wanted to engage in political discussions or stay informed about current events, I could use Reddit or Bluesky. That's not what I come to HN for.

toomuchtodo · 3m ago

You might be out of luck when something isn’t what you wish it was. I’m here because the moderation is very good and to understand how the world works, despite the tech slop (yet another redundant framework, all the AI drivel, what the latest hype cycle investment scam dressed as innovation is, etc). There is a hide button for threads not of interest.

bigyabai · 5m ago

I don't think technology or finance is apolitical, regardless of what we want from it. Whether or not that justifies ignoring the political side should be up to the individual.

andersco · 7m ago

Can you provide specific examples of threads that drift into politics?

techpineapple · 8m ago

Maybe there should be filters? I prefer talking about politics with this crowd than say reddit or bluesky.

giardini · 3m ago

Well, there goes the neighborhood!8-((