How then do you explain DF being HN's #3 personal blog from 2007-2021, but #72 f...

JKCalhoun · 2025-03-27T15:07:07 1743088027

I would guess a change in HN audience (anyone want to throw in COVID-19?) and a decline in Apple's popularity in general.

pb7 · 2025-03-27T18:33:02 1743100382

>decline in Apple's popularity in general

You are in a bubble.

JKCalhoun · 2025-03-28T03:00:07 1743130807

You're right — I mean I shouldn't't have used the word 'popularity'. I'd say their positive image though has lost a good deal of its shine since their peak.

JohnBooty · 2025-03-31T20:56:04 1743454564

    I'd say their positive image though has lost a good 
    deal of its shine since their peak.

I don't necessarily disagree, but I'm also not sure that this would lead to a decrease in engagement. I could very easily see the opposite being true -- more discontent equals more engagement.

Many/most people in tech have to deal with Apple in some capacity even if they're not users or "fans", such as making sites/apps work on Apple platforms.