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Founder here. Also check out my blog post: https://rmmmp.github.io/2018/06/30/alternative-to-disqus.html https://rmmmp.github.io/2018/06/30/alternative-to-disqu

by rmmmp 8y ago

Founder here. Also check out my blog post: https://rmmmp.github.io/2018/06/30/alternative-to-disqus.html https://rmmmp.github.io/2018/06/30/alternative-to-disqus.htm... to see the idea behind Cenchat.

hkai 8y ago
Would you say your proposal contributes to shutting off valid criticism and further reinforces echo chambers?
- rmmmp 8y ago
  I wouldn't say so. Although the reply is only directed to the author or your friends, it's still public and can go viral and influence a lot of people. Thinking about it in a different way. In real life, you mostly just eavesdrop into someone else's conversations then keep your criticisms to yourself or discuss it among your friends rather than confronting the other group. If you truly need to speak up, there are other platforms well suited for that.
  - hkai 8y ago
    Interesting distinction. I approach comments on the internet more like comments on TV, which you broadcast to the entire world and can reasonably expect everyone to hear and comment on. Perhaps this is not how most people approach conversations.
    - rmmmp 8y ago
      With the current state of comments, I agree with what you've said. However, if you think about it, there's a reason why comment policies contains stuff like "Before commenting, ask yourself if you'd say the same thing to that person in real life". There's demand to approach comments as you'd approach them in real life. Not just saying everything you feel out loud without responsibility. It's just not happening though because people can hide behind the keyboard. This is something we want to fix with the stickers and gifs restrictions which you could think of as the reaction of the person eavesdropping in your conversation if you happen to see it. Plus, stickers and gifs can usually sum up a persons thoughts and emotions as well. We could already see chat apps having minimal conversation by just using them.

by rmmmp 8y ago

hkai 8y ago

Would you say your proposal contributes to shutting off valid criticism and further reinforces echo chambers?

rmmmp 8y ago
I wouldn't say so. Although the reply is only directed to the author or your friends, it's still public and can go viral and influence a lot of people. Thinking about it in a different way. In real life, you mostly just eavesdrop into someone else's conversations then keep your criticisms to yourself or discuss it among your friends rather than confronting the other group. If you truly need to speak up, there are other platforms well suited for that.
- hkai 8y ago
  Interesting distinction. I approach comments on the internet more like comments on TV, which you broadcast to the entire world and can reasonably expect everyone to hear and comment on. Perhaps this is not how most people approach conversations.
  - rmmmp 8y ago
    With the current state of comments, I agree with what you've said. However, if you think about it, there's a reason why comment policies contains stuff like "Before commenting, ask yourself if you'd say the same thing to that person in real life". There's demand to approach comments as you'd approach them in real life. Not just saying everything you feel out loud without responsibility. It's just not happening though because people can hide behind the keyboard. This is something we want to fix with the stickers and gifs restrictions which you could think of as the reaction of the person eavesdropping in your conversation if you happen to see it. Plus, stickers and gifs can usually sum up a persons thoughts and emotions as well. We could already see chat apps having minimal conversation by just using them.