The HN mods are fantastic and a large reason this site remains the gem it is (mostly). There is certainly a lot more slop posts and comments, as well as the effect from a decade with Trump as the world's center of attention.

Still, HN is full of quality content and people. I would not be who I am without it. Perhaps another enterprising HN'r will do one of those great analyses for account age, activity, and churn - and let us know!