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the mods do but the users don't (290 upvotes and favorited 665 times).
by nerfhammer 15y ago
the mods do but the users don't (290 upvotes and favorited 665 times).
- VMG 15y agoThat could indicate that the thread had a medium relevance for a wide range of people, not a high relevance for a specific set of people. SO seems to focus on the second. I think they fear a slippery slope to becoming /r/programming with everyones favorite cartoons, favorite quotes and "what do you hate about php?"-questions on the front page.
- JeremyBanks 15y agoThe site fell pretty far down that slope in its first year before turning itself around. Here are some good examples of top-30 questions from the days of softer moderation: - What's your favorite "programmer" cartoon? - What is your best programmer joke? - Great programming quotes - Defend PHP; convince me it isn't horrible - What is the best comment in source code you have ever encountered? - What's your most controversial programming opinion? - What are some funny loading statements to keep users amused? - Worst UI You've Ever Used