I can't think of too many things less hacker-like than "today we try very hard to be funny in a really formulaic way because that's what everybody else does".
I agree that there is such a thing as a lame, formulaic April Fool's story. So, let's raise the bar. Only upvote April Fool's stories that have an interesting twist to them. Don't upvote lame April Fool's submissions.
Speak for yourself. Clearly many people do find the jokes worthwhile or amusing, otherwise they wouldn't be voting for them. If you do not, then that's fine, but I don't see why this difference transcends the HN voting system more than any other.
I can understand how some might feel this is turning HN into reddit, but have a little faith - it's only for one day.
raganwald|16 years ago
alextgordon|16 years ago
I can understand how some might feel this is turning HN into reddit, but have a little faith - it's only for one day.
DannoHung|16 years ago