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This isn't exactly a secret. Everyone who puts their own content on HN is hoping to get something from it, including companies who often put out high-value content (fly.io comes to mind).

>>jamest+(OP)
Tailscale is a perfect example, I only know they exist because their engineering blog gets shared (and I quite like their break downs)

>>jamest+(OP)
Well, some people just like to be internet famous, without selling you a product.