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This website has rapid interaction from other users and visible upvotes that add up over time to create a personal score that nets you extra benefits. If I work
by kiplkipl 6y ago
This website has rapid interaction from other users and visible upvotes that add up over time to create a personal score that nets you extra benefits. If I worked for Facebook, I'd like stronger evidence than amateur psychology for me to feel morally compelled to give up my livelihood.
Edit: furthermore many users post with real or pseudo-real names that reward them with real life social clout.
- seesawtron 6y agoFor example, is there any revenue generated from people visiting users' profiles on HN? But there is revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram profiles that millions subscribe to. There is no "subscription" like cult on this forum (afaik). I do not see content based on whether user has high points or not. Unlike social media, where people with more followers get more visibility. So I think the scoring vs followers is not really comparable. I use adblocker so I do not see ads on HN. Correct me if this is different from your experience. I can imagine, as you point out, the impact on "social life" for users with real/pseudo real names. Back in the day forums were used for anonymous discussions when you would not trust strangers on the internet. I guess now the opposite is trending.
- kiplkipl 6y agoI've expanded on this in another comment but I do think that YC gain a real but indirect financial benefit from operating this website. >Back in the day forums were used for anonymous discussions when you would not trust strangers on the internet. I guess now the opposite is trending. While writing this I was thinking of the famous 'LINUX is obsolete' thread.