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Hacker News is a social news platform primarily for programmers and entrepreneurs, focusing on computer science and startup-related topics. Unlike other platforms, it features a unique voting system: submissions receive only upvotes or no votes, while comments can be downvoted by users with accumulated “karma.” This distinguishes it from platforms where downvoting is common. Content allowed includes anything that sparks intellectual curiosity. The platform is run by Y Combinator, Paul Graham’s investment fund and startup incubator.
