The fact that comments may be viewed during the YC app process probably has something to do with creating a focussed audience. But, how much?
Agree - excellent site! Been lurking, first post. (Too busy coding to post, not too busy to read.) I work 12 48-minute bursts every day using an egg timer. The last 12 minutes of every hour: bathroom, snack, email, reddit, news.ycombinator.com, pet cat, back to work. My project keeps me busy; you guys keep me motivated. Thank you! (Oops, it's 4:02 already, I guess I'll have to work until 4:50.)