Blog Post Quality Debate

Users debate the quality, depth, expectations, and suitability of a blog post submitted to Hacker News front page, often distinguishing it from research papers or news articles.

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Sample Comments

ajkjk Apr 18, 2018 View on HN

It's just a blog post; not necessarily 'news'.

eatonphil Sep 10, 2022 View on HN

Blog posts are one thing, this wasn't even a blog post though!

ptato Nov 28, 2022 View on HN

You're making a lot of assumptions. Sometimes a blog post just isn't meant for you.

stevage Jul 3, 2025 View on HN

I don't think the blog post was written for Hacker News.

FirstLvR Oct 30, 2020 View on HN

folks, dont read the article, the title is misleadingthe blog IS rare and not well done

monksy Jul 2, 2013 View on HN

Its a blog post... typically they are not proofed by an editor.

skybrian Jun 23, 2019 View on HN

It's a bit disappointing, but this is a blog post, not a research paper, so maybe the problem is with our expectations?

langer Sep 12, 2008 View on HN

Was this really worth writing a blog post about?

px43 Aug 17, 2023 View on HN

You realize whose blog you're reading right? Maybe you aren't the target audience.

jakon89 Mar 12, 2017 View on HN

What is the point in writing blog posts like this?