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>>lordna+(OP)
HN being it's own top topic. Such Y

>>agumon+z1
A recursive application of Y-combinator to itself seems appropriate? :-)

>>arethu+J2
The "Show HN: This upvotes itself" came to mind. :)

But regarding the article: I don't think HN is getting worse. But why it might look like it is is that it has become a very very busy site - which makes it seem hectic and thus might appear "worse".