Why does it matter?
As you mention, it's all about luck regardless. In fact, the previous submission was submitted at an optimal time anyways: http://i.imgur.com/BNCjNwK.png
(picture from http://minimaxir.com/2014/02/hacking-hacker-news/ )
As you mention, it's all about luck regardless. In fact, the previous submission was submitted at an optimal time anyways: http://i.imgur.com/BNCjNwK.png
(picture from http://minimaxir.com/2014/02/hacking-hacker-news/ )
What you're seeing is confirmation bias. There are many, many Show HN posts made, and very few get upvoted.