I wouldn't sweat it. I think I had almost no karma when we applied.
I don't think it hurts you as much as it can possibly help you. If you have lots of intelligent comments, it's one more reason to put you in the "interview" pile. I think only a few people in our round had notable HN records.
I don't think it hurts you as much as it can possibly help you. If you have lots of intelligent comments, it's one more reason to put you in the "interview" pile. I think only a few people in our round had notable HN records.