Ah yes they are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts!

Not because they aren't attracting enough users or something. No you see because that might require you to be at least a little wrong. So that can't be true.

Also most people have really good metrics and telemetry to measure their productivity and are really good at telling what makes them productive and how to invest in it.

No you see, don't worry, it is HN that is out of touch, not you.