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Who is this "we" you're asking on behalf of?
by danellis 10y ago
Who is this "we" you're asking on behalf of?
- imron 10y agoYou realise dang helps run HN right?
- dang 10y agoHN moderators. I realize that's not always clear, but something in me resists putting "mod" labels beside our usernames.
- brazzledazzle 10y agoEven if it's sometimes confusing I think that's a subtle but powerful thing. Even when you're moderating you're not set apart from us and it feels more like a discussion and less adversarial. Not sure if that's what you intended but I appreciate it.
- dang 10y agoThat's well put and expresses the feeling nicely. Thanks! The long run plan is to set up the system (rules, software, and community) so well that it regulates itself. In that case having 'mod' next to moderators' names would be a field of boliauns. http://zucchinigirl.tripod.com/faery/field.html http://zucchinigirl.tripod.com/faery/field.html
- arkitaip 10y agoVibrant communities need strong moderators and no technical system (code or otherwise) can replace them.
- true_religion 10y agoYou should have. I inadvertently argued against your opinionated choice when it's completely your right to enforce such a thing as a moderator.
- dang 10y agoYes, I realize it's confusing sometimes, especially to new users, who deserve better from HN. But the minimalism and informality of this site is valuable too, no one's ever had 'mod' next to their name here, and it feels like it would break the spell or something.