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every conversation of note here on HN is heavily manipulated too. any discussion platform where accounts can promote or demote other messages are all subject to
by ch2026 10mo ago
every conversation of note here on HN is heavily manipulated too. any discussion platform where accounts can promote or demote other messages are all subject to rampant manipulation and propaganda.
- throwaway48476 10mo agoNiche subjects are much nicer because there's often no incentive to manipulate.
- NaomiLehman 10mo agothere is a big incentive to manipulate HN though. it's not so niche either. lobste.rs is niche
- throwaway48476 10mo agoIf you're discussing products sure. But what incentive is there to manipulate discussing the rust language? It's free.
- mlrtime 10mo agoAnything to do with money being made will have manipulation, niche or not.