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"Is there an HN for ***" would create uncountable subcultures and divisions which are definitely not needed. Whatever you might be interested in discussing or

by mdrzn 4y ago

"Is there an HN for ***" would create uncountable subcultures and divisions which are definitely not needed. Whatever you might be interested in discussing or reading here, I as a male might be interested in too.

krapp 4y ago
People ask for "HN for **" all the time here, no one has a problem with it. There's one such thread making the rounds right now. Most HNers want this place to be for tech only and feel the quality of discourse is degraded by the introduction of non-technical issues. They're incorrect, but the trend to want "HN but for x" is common. As far as wanting a platform for women specifically, that also seems understandable given how hostile the community here can be towards women and subjects that involve womens' issues. Just see some of the other responses here, or anything approaching certain social or "political" topics which some people, women in particular, might find relevant.
- mdrzn 4y ago
  While I understand the needs, I still don't agree with the request. >> that also seems understandable given how hostile the community here can be towards women and subjects that involve) womens' issues Someone might also propose "HN for Crypto so we don't get bashed in every thread" or "HN for Tesla fanboys so we can talk without getting hate". I would on the other hand appreciate more widely targeted articles on HN, instead of dozens of "Here's the latest new language" threads.
  - krapp 4y ago
    I'm sure HN for crypto has been proposed many times, if it doesn't actually exist somewhere.
    - hnbad 4y ago
      All of crypto is basically HN for crypto. HN's biggest historical influence is VC culture (heck, look at the domain name) and crypto mostly runs on VC money (especially a16z). HN's disregard for crypto despite of this is probably one of its most redeeming traits.

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"Is there an HN for ***" would create uncountable subcultures and divisions which are definitely not needed. Whatever you might be interested in discussing or

by mdrzn 4y ago

krapp 4y ago
People ask for "HN for **" all the time here, no one has a problem with it. There's one such thread making the rounds right now. Most HNers want this place to be for tech only and feel the quality of discourse is degraded by the introduction of non-technical issues. They're incorrect, but the trend to want "HN but for x" is common. As far as wanting a platform for women specifically, that also seems understandable given how hostile the community here can be towards women and subjects that involve womens' issues. Just see some of the other responses here, or anything approaching certain social or "political" topics which some people, women in particular, might find relevant.
- mdrzn 4y ago
  While I understand the needs, I still don't agree with the request. >> that also seems understandable given how hostile the community here can be towards women and subjects that involve) womens' issues Someone might also propose "HN for Crypto so we don't get bashed in every thread" or "HN for Tesla fanboys so we can talk without getting hate". I would on the other hand appreciate more widely targeted articles on HN, instead of dozens of "Here's the latest new language" threads.
  - krapp 4y ago
    I'm sure HN for crypto has been proposed many times, if it doesn't actually exist somewhere.
    - hnbad 4y ago
      All of crypto is basically HN for crypto. HN's biggest historical influence is VC culture (heck, look at the domain name) and crypto mostly runs on VC money (especially a16z). HN's disregard for crypto despite of this is probably one of its most redeeming traits.