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Re:Twitter is at its best when verified accounts can’t tweet by Fjolsvith on Thursday July 16, 2020 @02:46PM (#23862373)
It requires a reader to think for themselves and actually analyze content.

Not for those who like their information spoon-fed.

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Re:Twitter is at its best when verified accounts can’t tweet by nemothekid on Thursday July 16, 2020 @07:11PM (#23864952)
4chan somehow has this reputation for being savants despite being just as vulnerable as Twitter in getting swept up into a mob with lazily research facts being dressed up as genuine when someone uses complete sentences. * chans only work largely because of moderation (That doesn't mean the moderation has to operate in a way you like). Likewise the for HN.

IMO, no single feature ruins online social platforms more than size. The best subreddits are the small ones, the best * chans are the small ones, the best forums are the small ones. "Features" don't ruin platforms, users do.

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Re:Twitter is at its best when verified accounts can’t tweet by devmunchies on Thursday July 16, 2020 @03:59PM (#23863200)
i chuckled that this comment was grayed out. I was analyzing my feelings and voting indicators really do make an impact. I can feel the emotional charge from all the people who downvote as I'm reading.

emotional context truly is the 6th sense.

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