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Sort of. I think HN is where you come to talk to other smart people about a topic. A blog's comment section is where you communicate directly with the author an
by bpatrianakos 14y ago
Sort of. I think HN is where you come to talk to other smart people about a topic. A blog's comment section is where you communicate directly with the author and a much broader, more random group of people. The latter is hit or miss with regards to quality but sometimes people surprise you.
- jvzr 14y agoBut unless the blogger uses very specific software (read: excluding static generators), there is no way to know someone has just posted a comment to a post you wrote two years ago. I'd much rather them send me an email so I can answer in due time rather than let the comment rot, and look like an ass for not responding. Honestly, I understand your argument and I respect it. But if it's a two-way communication, email is better albeit private; if it's between more than two people, then I feel like HN or alike is a better place.
- jaimebuelta 14y agoNot sure if I understand the argument. Most of the blog comment systems (WP, Discuss, etc) will send an email when a new comment is posted. Even two years later...