> it is a community that gathers and discusses news that is relevant to people who are starting or funding new companies, mostly in the information technology sector.
Been here since 2007 off and on. Usually don't use same user because I quit HN periodically due to philosophical differences, and I don't care about HN user karma or the ability to downvote.
It's been my experience that people here have many interests, and debates of we should be exploring certain avenues and why we obsess over things are just as valid as any other.