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levischoen
on Sept 11, 2023
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Why is the ocean salty? (2022)
How refreshing. A non defensive critically thoughtful reply to feedback during a public discourse
DoreenMichele
on Sept 11, 2023
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It used to be somewhat common on HN. Then it got bigger and covid introduced the entire internet to Eternal September on steroids.
eru
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Even early Reddit used to be like this. Back when HN wasn't even opened yet.
DoreenMichele
on Sept 11, 2023
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YC was founded in March 2005 and Reddit in June 2005. Reddit is a YC company.
eru
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I know. And HN is younger than Reddit.
HN != YC.
DoreenMichele
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Paul Graham substantially shaped both cultures from what I gather. So hardly shocking if something once common here was also common there.
eru
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It's possible, but I suspect demographics are more likely to be the main reason here. 'Eternal September on steroids' as you say.
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