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Don't let the layout fool you, reddit is a different beast. Reddit is a versatile tool for building any kind of community you want. However, Reddit itself is n
by Red_Tarsius 12y ago
Don't let the layout fool you, reddit is a different beast.
Reddit is a versatile tool for building any kind of community you want. However, Reddit itself is not the herald of any kind of value. Like facebook groups, multi-purpose weakens meaning.
HN was born from the core values of YCombinator. It's a tangible proof of the tribe built around hacking and entrepreneurship. Meaning and Visuals are tightly coupled. Even the language it's written on (Arc) is an integral part of the overarching theme.
- kefka 12y agoIn reality, I think of Reddit as Usenet. Tons of groups, and very very low barrier. Flamewars, trolls and idiots are everywhere, and finding a quiet corner for intellectual studies is hard to find... but it is doable. There are also such thing as invite only / private subreddits, which somewhat compare to moderated usenet subs.