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> instant communication between random strangers about random topics Yes, but it requires both parts. HN works fine between random strangers, and random topics
by graemep 7mo ago
> instant communication between random strangers about random topics
Yes, but it requires both parts. HN works fine between random strangers, and random topics work fine with people you know. Its the combination that is toxic.
- verdverm 7mo agoThere's also something about to be said about reposts, which expand the reach by someone else's control. Many a dunk are performed this way and bring on the mob.
- graemep 7mo agoAlso image sharing being easy. FB is overrun with (maybe real, maybe false) images of Twitter and Reddit posts and and comments. Images also tend to encourage simplistic statements, strawman attack, out of context quotes, etc.
- verdverm 7mo agoI would separate actual image sharing from screenshots that are more akin to reposts, the later often being the rage bate variety.