I also include a lot of "Show HN" posts in Hacker Newsletter as well: <a href="http://hackernewsletter.com" rel="nofollow">http://hackernewsletter.com</a>
You should open source a browser extension that allows your subscribers who are browsing <a href="http://news.ycombinator.com" rel="nofollow">http://news.ycombinator.com</a> to vote on which stories should make the next edition of the newsletter. This way, you will ensure that your content stays appealing to your readership over the course of time.
I wish there were more examples on the site -- I hate giving my email if I don't see the product first (outside of a single screen shot.) I like seeing what was given in the last few newsletters before I decide.<p>I'm subscribed to so many curated HN newsletters so far, they are all starting to look the same.
Is asking roles just a part of gauging the community or does it have an affect on what types of ShowHNs are curated for that user? I'd consider myself both a designer and a hacker, but would prefer to see more design and front-end oriented ShowHNs.