New accounts on HN 10x more likely to use em-dashes

πŸ“Š Data Dive: New accounts on Hacker News are 10x more likely to use em-dashes, a quirky trend uncovered through a recent analysis, which reveals interesting insights into user behavior and writing styles on the platform, offering a unique glimpse into the evolving language habits of its community. This phenomenon has significant implications for understanding online discourse and communication patterns.

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47152085

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https://www.marginalia.nu/weird-ai-crap/hn/

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todsacerdoti

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insdate: 2026-02-25 18:05:05
title: New accounts on HN 10x more likely to use em-dashes
additional: πŸ“Š Data Dive: New accounts on Hacker News are 10x more likely to use em-dashes, a quirky trend uncovered through a recent analysis, which reveals interesting insights into user behavior and writing styles on the platform, offering a unique glimpse into the evolving language habits of its community. This phenomenon has significant implications for understanding online discourse and communication patterns.
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47152085
source_url: https://www.marginalia.nu/weird-ai-crap/hn/
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