Hacker News is a website that features news and discussions related to computer hacking, cybersecurity, technology, entrepreneurship, and other topics of interest to the hacker community. Hacker News was created by Paul Graham in 2007 as a project of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that provides funding and mentorship to early-stage startups.

Hacker News focuses on computer science and entrepreneurship and allows users to submit a link of a story or a news. Hacker News allows users to submit links to articles or original posts, and to comment and vote on them. The site uses a ranking algorithm that takes into account the number of votes, the age of the submission, and other factors to determine the order of the stories on the front page. Hacker News has a reputation for having a high-quality and civil discourse among its users, who are mostly programmers, entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers.

Hacker News is run by Y combinator. After sign-up users submit links to stories. When other users find it interesting, they can upvote and help the story appear on the front page. The stories are ranked according to a voting system.

Hacker News does not allow use as a means of self-promotion. Users are encouraged to submit only new and relevant content to get more votes. Users are encouraged to use known sources when submitting content. Hacker News defines the best content as one that gratifies one's intellectual curiosity, and encourages users to go for the best news regardless of length.

• Be respectful and constructive. Hacker News is a community of people who are passionate about technology, and it's important to be respectful of other users' opinions. Avoid making personal attacks or flaming, and focus on constructive criticism.
• Be informative and helpful. If you're posting a link, make sure it's relevant to the community and that you provide a brief summary of the content. If you're commenting, offer your own insights or ask questions to help the discussion move forward.
• Be concise. Hacker News is a busy forum, and people will appreciate it if you keep your posts and comments concise.
• Use proper grammar and spelling. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's important to make sure your posts and comments are free of errors. This will make you look more credible and help your message to be understood.
• Link to relevant sources. If you're making a claim, be sure to link to a source that supports your argument. This will help to ensure that your information is accurate and that other users can verify your claims.
• Be patient. Hacker News is a popular forum, and it can take some time for your posts and comments to be seen. Don't get discouraged if your posts don't get upvoted right away. Just keep contributing, and eventually you'll start to build a reputation and get more attention.

• Read the Hacker News guidelines. The guidelines outline the rules and expectations for the forum. It's important to read these guidelines so that you understand what is and is not allowed.
• Use the search function. The search function is a great way to find information on Hacker News. If you're looking for something specific, use the search function to see if it's been posted before.
• Follow other users. Following other users is a great way to see what they're posting and to get involved in the discussion. You can follow users who share your interests, or you can follow users who are experts in a particular field.
• Join the Hacker News community. Hacker News has a vibrant community, and there are many ways to get involved. You can participate in the discussion, answer questions, or even start your own discussion thread.

Use chrome extension to displays recent stories from Hacker News easily. Avoid the use of uppercase or exclamation points, only submit content you think is important.

Do not include site name while posting news from another source. Always append [video] or [pdf] to the title when you submit a video or pdf.

Avoid link shorteners. Make sure the content you have is right since Hacker News does not encourage deleting and reposting the same story.