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Re:“Which word begins with “y” and looks like an axe in this... by Double_a_92 on Friday June 30, 2017 @10:49AM (#14671079)
Maybe "diluted" is a fitting word.
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Re:“Which word begins with “y” and looks like an axe in this... by ryandrake on Friday June 30, 2017 @11:33AM (#14671355)
Not really, "dilution" implies that when the Internet grows to include another crappy site everything else in the "solution" is slightly crappier. If a new web site for cat pictures or political shouting matches opens up tomorrow, it does not affect the quality and usefulness of HN.
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Re:“Which word begins with “y” and looks like an axe in this... by chongli on Friday June 30, 2017 @03:21PM (#14673062)
No, but I've seen plenty of good subreddits go bad after a flood of new users!
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