HN Explorer

HN Feature Request

3 points by d0m ↗ HN
It would be neat to be able to follow HN users and have their nickname in a different color. It would be easier and more inviting to parse through long comment threads knowing that someone you like said something. It could be built as an external plugin but would be great to have it in the main version.. just a link in someone's profile "Follow", which would then color their nickname.

4 comments

[ 9.1 ms ] story [ 38.2 ms ] thread
danso
I don't think that's necessary for HN...there's a lot of HN commenters whom I respect, but not because I seek out their latest comments and submissions, but because their contributions are appealing to me even before I notice their name...for the most part, I don't even look at the commenter's identity. I think a follow option would only serve to increase the argument-by-authority that can be so stifling in other forums
[deleted]
(comment deleted)
jaredsohn
This idea has come up before, but may make more sense as a feature of a browser extension. (I think the Reddit Enhancement Suite extension does this for Reddit.)

You might be able to find something if you use the searchbox on the bottom of this page. If not, consider writing it yourself. :)