Show HN: Clean News - A cleaner curation of world news events

Perhaps one piece of news seems to be positive and most seem about death and war. I respect the site and effort but I would worry about putting myself in such a headspace. There is positive stuff in this world too just don't lose sight of it!

I had the same perspective. This seemed more like a running "who was bombed today" news feed. Those events are important and meaningful, but it's not something I would come back to frequently as I have found it is not healthy for me to bombard myself with sad news which is outside of my sphere of influence.

I do like the simplicity and interface, however.

I expect adults to govern their own self-care, but I can't expects adults to do their own journalism.

We will encounter, as our awareness of the world expands, turbulent and traumatizing information. This isn't something to be criticized--it's unavoidable up to and including our own mortality. The responsible adult does not bury their head in the sand but, instead, interrogates the foundations of their own security.

Smell a flower. Take a bubble bath. Listen to some jazz. Hug your loved ones.

But don't cork the fountain of truth.

> This seemed more like a running "who was bombed today" news feed. Those events are important and meaningful,

I beleive staying informed about world events and geopolitics is important, but some of these stories don't even have that redeeming value. The 4th story is about the death of 5 Russian mountain climbers in Nepal. In what world is that one of the most important stories for a mainstream English speaking audience?

I agree the design of the site is good, but the specific news chosen leaves a lot to be desired.

There are plenty of true facts that are much more optimistic. In fact the main difference between news organizations is not whether they choose to report true facts or not, but which true facts to report.

For example, if I wanted to cultivate an anti-immigrant readership I might publish all of the crimes that immigrants commit. It’s not that these stories are false, they are just not a representative sample of all stories.

> don’t cork the fountain of truth

There is an opportunity cost to every moment you spend reading about far away conflicts.

So my question is, what is the actual purpose of exposing yourself to the gory play-by-play of that framing of world events? There are plenty of other stories to read. Reading about conflicts in far-away places feels important but the reality is that anything more than a passing understanding won’t improve your life in any meaningful way.

seriously every article is about someone dying!

There are several genocides happening in the world, hearing that people die during genocides shouldn't be particularly surprising, right?

Given the magnitudes of those involved, it seems likely they'd fill the headlines.

That said, perhaps you meant, "I would prefer to not know" or "I would prefer to not be reminded" about these genocides?

The climate would be more important. Global economy. Local issues. All more relevant and important to someone not directly affected by one of those wars.

Those wars do affect climate. They do affect global economy.

Imagine thinking a genocide was not relevant to you... "[Country Name] is eradicating [type of people]" requires a level of state power that is globally impactful. The US, for instance, is party to some of these genocides. If you are a US citizen, you are directly affected -- your taxes, your representatives, your opportunity costs, etc. are being used to eradicate [type of people] rather than something beneficial. Same if you are basically anywhere in the world.

You aren't disconnected from those things.

And you're likely bankrolling those things with your taxes.

So yeah, keep yourself and your government accountable.

I think upvoting of stories should give us a bit more relevant stories at the top like another user pointed out.

I hear you. This could be the most important improvement. Making sure the news is not too negative while also telling the most important stories.

> what is the actual purpose of exposing yourself to the gory play-by-play of that framing of world events?

...to wit:

> That people everywhere may better understand the Circumstances of Public Affairs, both abroad and at home; which may not only direct their Thoughts at all times, but at some times also to assist their Businesses and Negotiations[, and] that something may be done towards the Curing, or at least the Charming of that Spirit of Lying, which prevails amongst us. (Publick Occurrences, Boston, 1690)