> which platforms do you go to for nuanced, rational discussions Outside HN, I talk to people I know personally who I know enjoy nuanced discussions. And that'

> which platforms do you go to for nuanced, rational discussions Outside HN, I talk to people I know personally who I know enjoy nuanced discussions. And that's it. > And, more broadly, how can we (as technologists) foster that sort of collegiate culture online, given the global scope of the Internet, the permanence of anything we post, and the inherent anonymity of the Internet stack. I am leaning heavily towards old-school blogging right now (without comments - people wanna comment, they can go write a response post on their own blog), including links to other blogs of interest. Maybe webrings, although I'm not very familiar with the social dynamics there and what the pros/cons are when compared to a more casual linking between blogs. Mastodon is also on my radar but I just don't know anyone personally who's into that. > be a part of and reinforce existing communities with this ethos I think this just needs to be done with people you already know. Ask 'em "Hey, wanna start a club?" and then go do so. Trying to make it bigger than that is a threat to getting it started in the first place. > advocate for technology and culture that could make this the norm. Not gonna happen, I think. My perception is that people who appreciate nuanced discussion are the minority in the global population. But that doesn't mean we have to roll over and accept Twitter. We can still make our own digital clubs.