This is definitely true. I'm working on a project to recap 2024 HN.
Two things that immediately jumped out at me:
1. 40% of the posts/comments in all of 2024 came from accounts created IN 2024. There are a LOT of new people on HN.
2. The most commented post of the year was a news article about Donald Trump's election victory, so TV news-esque content is definitely getting more traction than expected.
Two things that immediately jumped out at me:
1. 40% of the posts/comments in all of 2024 came from accounts created IN 2024. There are a LOT of new people on HN.
2. The most commented post of the year was a news article about Donald Trump's election victory, so TV news-esque content is definitely getting more traction than expected.