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How does it foster a community? I don't think I've connected with anyone on here beyond a single thread in the few years I've been around, and I consider myself
by Minor49er 2y ago
How does it foster a community? I don't think I've connected with anyone on here beyond a single thread in the few years I've been around, and I consider myself a typical user
Not looking for a fight or anything. I'm just curious about different perspectives and definitions of social media. The responses so far have been interesting
- llamaimperative 2y agoMedia used to be few or one entity speaking to many Social media is many people speaking to many HN is social media
- Minor49er 2y agoThen wouldn't public access TV, call-in radio shows, or the news be social media as well since they typically involve many-to-many interactions? Or is there more to it?
- llamaimperative 2y agoSure. It's probably more helpful to think of this (like almost all things) on a spectrum. HN is definitely on the social media end of the spectrum. For example, all your listed examples have very hands-on and comprehensive, opinionated editorial control. HN has moderation, but not really editorial control per se.
- interludead 2y agoViewing it as a spectrum makes a lot of sense.
- interludead 2y agoI get that it may not feel as connected as other social platforms, but for me, it’s a place where people genuinely want to learn from each other