A More "Exclusive" HN. Lobste.rs: Invite only but great content.

Re:A More "Exclusive" HN. Lobste.rs: Invite only but great c... by bradleyland on Tuesday January 07, 2014 @10:40AM (#7017829)

What leads you to believe that the ability to solve fizzbuzz is a valid selector for individuals who will contribute in the desired manner? In my experience, technical ability is not linked to social ability or empathetic behavior.

I think the expectation behind invite-only membership is that members will curate their choices beyond basic tests such as this. Look at it this way, if the ability to solve fizzbuzz were a valid selector, the site could establish a simple screening process that doesn't involve an invite system.

If your standing on the site is affected by your invitees' behavior, you may be in for a rough ride.

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Re:A More "Exclusive" HN. Lobste.rs: Invite only but great c... by rhgraysonii on Tuesday January 14, 2014 @02:26AM (#7055848)

I really just used it as a cool way to start conversation with people and if they didn't seem like some sort of troll I shot it their way. Someone even did a Prolog one, Clojure too. Makes for good nerd-chats.

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