> HN is typically responsive to jokes that are on topic, technical in nature, and/or make a good point.
Also jokes that others can use as a launching point to nerd out about something.
E.g., I once made a joke about how the ships in the old days were some of the most efficient forms of transportation ever, because they got thousands of miles per galleon.
dredmorbius responded [1] with a short essay on the history of marine propulsion over the last couple of centuries, and how sail has many advantages over powered ships. Many others jumped in with long, thoughtful, well documented posts full of naval nerdery.
My joke got about 70 points, probably because people appreciated the responses.
Also jokes that others can use as a launching point to nerd out about something.
E.g., I once made a joke about how the ships in the old days were some of the most efficient forms of transportation ever, because they got thousands of miles per galleon.
dredmorbius responded [1] with a short essay on the history of marine propulsion over the last couple of centuries, and how sail has many advantages over powered ships. Many others jumped in with long, thoughtful, well documented posts full of naval nerdery.
My joke got about 70 points, probably because people appreciated the responses.
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7736579