I wouldn't use an alternative HN story reader on OS X. I like the cramped web interface too much.
However I do like (and make![1]) passive alert menubar apps. Make one of those for HN and I would use it (and submit pull requests). Alert for new thread replies, karma, etc.
In fact, if you want to do the icons/design and find an acceptable HN API, I could get it working with the Reddit Notifier source pretty easily. Shoot me an email if interested.
However I do like (and make![1]) passive alert menubar apps. Make one of those for HN and I would use it (and submit pull requests). Alert for new thread replies, karma, etc.
[1] Shameless plug for Reddit Notifier, on the Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reddit-notifier-mac-os-x-men...