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If NPM was a crypto system, half of Hacker News would be saying this is a problem with crypto. The truth is that this happens in any mostly permissionless syste
by lazzlazzlazz 4y ago
If NPM was a crypto system, half of Hacker News would be saying this is a problem with crypto. The truth is that this happens in any mostly permissionless system: email, text messaging, Github, YouTube, etc. Most of the content is garbage.
The challenge is that we need to find powerful ways to identify what's real/useful/safe without limiting permissionless innovation.
- bilater 4y agoperhaps the solution is an npm verified packages badge (blue checkmark vibes lol)? You could get that with a nominal annual fee like 10 bucks (so solo devs aren't priced out) + review like an Apple app review.