HACKER Q&A
📣 eth0up

Why do my "Ask HN" posts not show in the "Ask HN" feed?


Hello,

I am not incapable of missing the obvious, but I do not understand why my "Ask HN" posts remain exclusively in "New" and never reach the "Ask HN" feed.

Any explanation or conjecture on the reasons for this would be appreciated.

My latest "Ask HN" (and Tell HN) posts were regarding the current project to port wicd to python3. Is the culprit possibly the inclusion of the Devuan forum url?

  👤 dang Accepted Answer ✓
This is answered in the FAQ: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html.

Could you please stop posting offtopically now?

👤 anenefan
They show up ... just need to look the right way. [1] It's basically my bookmarked landing spot for visiting each time.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/asknew

👤 pvg
Send such questions to hn@ycombinator.com like explained here https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html
👤 mtmail
As far as I know a question needs at least 1-2 upvotes from other users to be listed. Same for Show HN page. Quality or anti-spam feature I guess. Majority of Ask HN receive only little attention, especially the deep technical ones. Questions about "which was your favorite book this year" have it easier.

Your account doesn't look banned, I see all submissions and comments fine.

This comment though https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42585253 "Downvote the comment into oblivion. I'll keep posting until I get an explanation or am banned" won't work. It'll more likely annoy other users. Email the moderators (link in the footer), they're responsive, maybe a little less during holiday season.