No need to explain. 

I think you're right that they don't see SN as being worth it. It's a really interesting problem with really interesting non-obvious answers.

Doesn't stop me from being here every day but it's pre nostr so perhaps that crowd might not see SN being worth it. I know it's something you're looking into as well. 

TonyGiorgio

k00b

What are the top reasons someone SHOULD NOT use Stacker News? 

I think something more open and nostr based could replicate it. Why spend the emotional energy and reputation on something centralized which will inevitably let you down and you'll move on from, getting close to no transferability from when it happens. 