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Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser? by virgil_disgr4ce on Friday January 15, 2021 @11:31AM (#25792650)
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.
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Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser? by TeMPOraL on Friday January 15, 2021 @11:43AM (#25792808)
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).
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Re:Why can't I write code inside my browser? by virgil_disgr4ce on Friday January 15, 2021 @12:03PM (#25793106)
> 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

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