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Yes, I tell smart people. If their friends' friends submit stuff that's offtopic, the editors just kill it. Though in fact I think our strongest defense again
by pg 18y ago
Yes, I tell smart people. If their friends' friends submit stuff that's offtopic, the editors just kill it. Though in fact I think our strongest defense against idiots is to look boring to them.
Incidentally, the broken windows story isn't offtopic. News.YC isn't just about hacking, because good hackers aren't only interested in hacking.
- dustineichler 18y agolikewise, i tell people i think will contribute and/ or involve themselves with the community, not just use selfishly... after-all i think what we're all doing here is valuable. otherwise, just keep you're mouth shut. my dad always said, "loose lips sink ships". it's trite, but still true.