Hacker News rules, fees and what gets you removed (2026)
checked 2026-10-08
Short answer. Hacker News: A small, strict forum where the front page is chosen by votes and moderators. Automation here is rated: not allowed or too risky. Use the tool for research only. What gets removed: Generated or AI-edited comments.
How it works
A small, strict forum where the front page is chosen by votes and moderators. Generated or AI-edited text is banned and nothing about posting may be automated.
Who is there
A small forum run as a conversation between humans, with strict moderators.
Can you automate it?
Not allowed or too risky. Use the tool for research only. Words must be yours.
Good habits
- Write every word yourself
- Show HN is for things people can try
- Do not ask for upvotes
What gets accounts or listings removed
- Generated or AI-edited comments
- Automated posting
- Creating accounts routinely
Recent changes
- 2026-03-12: Hacker News banned AI-generated and AI-edited comments. Use AI to find the thread, then write the words yourself.
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