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Re:My experiment in phonelessness was a failure. It also cha... by seoulmetro on Thursday February 08, 2024 @09:19PM (#39310669)
The social in "social media" doesn't mean discussion. It means sharing personal media and creating bonds with people. i.e. socialising. Hacker news has no means to do so.
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Re:My experiment in phonelessness was a failure. It also cha... by iwontberude on Tuesday February 13, 2024 @07:34PM (#39364821)
We have pseudo anonymity which allows for reputation. I am not sure how much more of a bond you are looking for, but conversation and rapport is about all you need for socializing — both are here.
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