I hope that made sense...
That said, I always read via google reader, since the actual interface makes it impossible to say "I have seen all these, don't show me them again!".
then again, I read YC on ass, so I commend you for doing something.
- find some articles, /submit
- read RSS for headlines with my own hack sorting by hacker, points, stories & replies
- read /new, then /news, upclick & new tab for good articles, reply where something grabs my attention
- read threads, then reply
- read /comments, /lists when bored
After reading the full article, if good upvote. Read the comments, if there is an interesting conversation upvote (if still unvoted) article and comments. If I have something interesting to add. Comment.
After that, if an interesting conversation was taking place set a mental interruption on the future to recheck it.
at sporadic intervals throughout the day. Many times it's just something to keep my fingers moving while I'm thinking. I usually just glance through the headlines and move on. I try to only read noncritical news in the morning when I wake and later at night.
With interesting topics, I make it a point to read the comments, too.
PS: I use greasemonkey to pretty it up.
