Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser?
by virgil_disgr4ce on Friday January 15, 2021 @11:31AM
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That doesn't make any sense. You don't inspire creativity-explosions by shutting down existing platforms, you do it by providing new affordances, which is what Flash did. And videos aren't even interactive! There's not even any comparison here.
Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser?
by TeMPOraL on Friday January 15, 2021 @11:43AM
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Mass creativity follows the path of least resistance. Existence of YouTube - as a much easier and more social venue for self-expression - precludes mass popularity of Flash vids/games. To beat YouTube, a new affordance must be both easier and more socially appealing (because mass creativity tends to be done mostly to show off in front of friends/colleagues or romantic interests).
Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser?
by virgil_disgr4ce on Friday January 15, 2021 @12:03PM
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> because mass creativity tends to be done mostly to show off in front of friends/colleagues or romantic interests
?? What kind of bizarre red-pill nonsense is this? You think all those interactive Flash microsites were to impress girls? lol
I'm serious. I don't think there can be another "explosion of creativity" of the (relative) magnitude of Flash, because people now express themselves by recording videos. It's both easier and more social than making interactive software, even with Flash.