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> I swear, the only people who know of it or use it are Arrington junkies. Reading that was such a coming-of-age moment for me. In having me realize that HN is
by clicks 14y ago
> I swear, the only people who know of it or use it are Arrington junkies.
Reading that was such a coming-of-age moment for me. In having me realize that HN is not the place I always thought of it as: of adults so much smarter than me, who hold nuanced take on things and discussed issues thoughtfully.
No, Quora is not full of 'Arrington junkies' -- or whatever else you want to call it to feel superior over another part of the web. Questions answered, and answers questioned are often so full of insight that I just very often browse around to pass time. It's like reading an interesting book.
I thought the description 'Jimmy Wales’ site serves as an objective reference guide for the world, while Quora offers subjective answers to popular questions.' was quite fitting -- Quora serves its purpose quite well, and I do think it can comfortably grow and evolve into its newly stated goal of becoming a platform for users to publish their writings on. Tone down the knee-jerk cynicism please.
- gojomo 14y agoNotably, also, if you want Jimmy Wales to answer a question, it's easier on Quora.
- VonGuard 14y agoLOL. OK, simple question: Do your parents know what Quora is? Do they know what Wikipedia is? Quora is unknown outside of the valley. Is there some switch they're going to hit to open the flood gates into this site, and suddenly overnight the entire country know what it is? Honestly, I don't know anyone outside of the valley who's even heard of Quora.