That isn't true, because I don't see ads on YouTube either, but I know their algorithms keep leading me to staying on it as much as possible.
HN doesn't feel the need to keep my attention 24/7.
Genuine question - how many times a day do you load HN? Is it already getting enormous amounts of your attention?
Genuine question - how many times a day do you load HN? Is it already getting enormous amounts of your attention?