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Yep, hide new accounts except to higher karma users is an easy win.

But very gatekeepy. New accounts are already highlighted and get mercilessly reported and downvoted if they post spam.

Maybe just hide them if they post GitHub links.

I've loved some of the vibe coded apps that are hosted somewhere that have made the front page, but a lot of the links to GitHub projects intended to farm stars for throwaway portfolio padding (which often don't work).

Egh. No silver bullet here.

As someone who has posted a couple of Show HNs that went to GitHub, I'd have to respectfully disagree. :) We are sharing language libraries, so GH makes the most sense. You can get the library and sample apps there.

Oh yes, I'd be very disappointed with no GH links or new code libraries, but making GH links for new users go through stricter review/more limited visibility might be a good trade off.

You still somewhat mute new users who want to share a useful/interesting GH link, but I'd hope higher karma users can help us out here.

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