It was discussed here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262467
And turned into a website: http://hnhackers.com (discussion for that here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262467 )
I don't understand the point of this site. A list of random programmers isn't a very good way for a potential employer to find qualified applicants.
I think the rational was to make it searchable and less prone to abuse than the spreadsheet.
It was discussed here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262467
And turned into a website: http://hnhackers.com (discussion for that here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262467 )