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I've said this before on my throwaways - this is the same logic as Bitcoin. I don't want more responsibility, I want to use a service that works. Also, like BT
by local_crmdgeon 4y ago
I've said this before on my throwaways - this is the same logic as Bitcoin. I don't want more responsibility, I want to use a service that works.
Also, like BTC, the whole thing is network effects, and barriers to entry dramatically curtail networks. People like Twitter because celebrities and journalists use it, not because of the data model.
- smoldesu 4y agoHN has an API and a search database connected to it, but it's also "a service that works". It's not as complicated as Bitcoin, everything is abstracted as a simple account/forum system. The non-user-facing complexity is high, but the user-facing complexity is minimum. That's what ActivityPub integration is going to look like, IMO. With companies like Flipboard and Tumblr adding integration, it's undeniable that the network is growing (even if it's not it's strong suit). For people who want an RSS-style feed with light interactive elements, it's a dream come true. Maybe that encompasses Twitter users, maybe it doesn't.