As a developer, I want to know if my ideas are going to fly, so when a post for a non-existent product hits HN front page I know there's at least some interest.
As a prospective user I want a chance to influence development. When a post hits front-page I get a chance to check out the idea before it is set in stone.
As a HN reader I want to see what others are thinking about and doing. It's inspiring.
As a developer, I want to know if my ideas are going to fly, so when a post for a non-existent product hits HN front page I know there's at least some interest.
As a prospective user I want a chance to influence development. When a post hits front-page I get a chance to check out the idea before it is set in stone.
As a HN reader I want to see what others are thinking about and doing. It's inspiring.