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Since you are easily findable, the people who want to message you probably do so already. A message system would just make it easier for those people who aren'
by nametoremember 15y ago
Since you are easily findable, the people who want to message you probably do so already.
A message system would just make it easier for those people who aren't easily findable.
- ggchappell 15y agoCertainly. But let's not forget that there are some people who prefer not to be found. As far as I'm concerned, HN can include whatever messaging system anyone wants, as long as it is OPT-IN.
- nametoremember 15y agoThe only way opt-in might work is if it was a checkbox when registering. If it were hidden in the settings then most people would ignore it rendering it useless.
- sorbus 15y agoA checkbox during registration wouldn't do anything for current users, though, so it would have to be in the settings page as well. Which wouldn't help with getting lots of people to opt-in, as you point out.