I don't think you should aim to create something they find fun and that's it.<p>HN should be a place to showcase what you're doing and why you're doing it. not becoming the center of attention for your creations.
A version of this, <a href="https://hckrnews.com/" rel="nofollow">https://hckrnews.com/</a> , with nightmode and filters would probably get you some upvotes, but life is short and I think you should focus on something that makes you money or your relationships, not fleeting internet fame.