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I think it's popular because it's easy / free to set up and the friction is very low for new user, not because it's actually any good. I think it's actually ho
by guntherhermann 3y ago
I think it's popular because it's easy / free to set up and the friction is very low for new user, not because it's actually any good.
I think it's actually horrendous for things you want to use forums for. I don't remember using IRC in lieu of forums (did we?), why do we use Discord for the same?
- philip1209 3y agoThose insights are things I've tried to bake into Booklet - for instance, a really generous free plan and no per-user pricing. Existing community platforms (like Circle) are not set up for bottoms-up adoption, so it ends up feeling like gross enterprise software.
- brucethemoose2 3y agoThey choose it because its engaging. Discord is really good at sucking you into conversation and capturing your attention/time. Its way better than IRC ever was. But that doesn't mean its a good format for information, issue threads, work discussion and such.
- busymom0 3y agoWhat in the UI or UX of discords has this effect?
- esafak 3y agoPresence indicators, activity indicators, emoji feedback, and video chat, to name a few. Features that provide instant gratification.
- JuanPosadas 3y agoI guess endless frustration and wandering is engagement.