Why Hacker News UI still look like 90s?

3 points by probeta 3 hours ago

I understand its meant for simplicity, but guys aren't we in AI era now? I also know people have made lot of extensions and add ons to make it look modern, but what's stopping the admin to vibe code an elegant UI?

And look at the buttons, omg.

Cheers.

zippyman55 3 hours ago

KISS. Keep It Simple Silly!

No large jpg images to load. Works on most platforms.

I would not mind a few more search options and an ability to flag items for later reading or to mute individuals. But, overall, it is fine.

  • defrost an hour ago

    > an ability to flag items for later reading

    You can pander to aspirational intended later reading fantasy by using [favorite] for posts and same for individual comments (if you select on the comment time stamp).

    You can unfavorite after reading or just grow a longer and longer list of get around to that later.

    > or to mute individuals

    Reasonably easy with custom filters on <favorite> afblocker extension.

asdefghyk 3 hours ago

As long as it is not slow loading, prefer fast, no useless meaningless pictures like on lots media news sites. works different browsers and platforms OK , I like it

volemo 3 hours ago

Because design ought to converge on some perfection, not change for change’s sake.

xnavra50 3 hours ago

Simple and information-dense. No need to change it.

emmavis 3 hours ago

I like it like that, its not too flashy

_wire_ an hour ago

It's not just the UI, this site is information poverty, trapped in some hackneyed idea of "news" that likely represents the tired and incestuous interests of the VC class... There are no ideas here and certainly nothing close to progress here. Which morbid climes suit me fine.