Re:Ask HN: How Compare Online Communities?
by lookagain on Saturday October 15, 2022 @03:19PM
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> how can any community become less wrong?
While seeking to be less wrong is a worthwhile goal, it is but one of many things to pursue. The question arises about why does a community need to be less wrong. What happens if you don't course correct? Sometimes, it's better just to let things happen.
Re:Ask HN: How Compare Online Communities?
by O__________O on Saturday October 15, 2022 @04:12PM
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Given two communities, one who is intentionally trying to be less wrong, one that is not — they will both feel like they are less wrong than the other, but one will actually be less wrong.
Scientific community generally speaking compared to non-scientific communities would not only be an example of this, but also shows the benefits of such practices, especially over extended durations.
And yes, of course, this is more about being more or less of X — not being 100% of X.
To be honest, core reason I presented question is that it’s not uncommon for any community to see itself as the best community; HN of course being no exception. Problem is, without an objective measure, how can any community become less wrong?