> that sweet spot of mediocrity that gains piles of "updoots" Being truly excellent does not mean maximizing popularity. It’s a trap. But it also means a lot o

> that sweet spot of mediocrity that gains piles of "updoots" Being truly excellent does not mean maximizing popularity. It’s a trap. But it also means a lot of smart people learn this early and can’t deal with modern self-marketing. I think this dynamic negatively affects culture. The solution, I think, is smaller communities.