100% true, as I type this on a social media platform :)
But at least this site does perform moderation and so far it has not been toxic like most others. Plus if someone disagrees with you, just about all of the time, that person comes across as respectful.
HN is not designed from the ground up to be addictive. In fact, the simple fact its UI is ugly by default is a significant factor in limiting the audience to people I actually like to hang out with.
But at least this site does perform moderation and so far it has not been toxic like most others. Plus if someone disagrees with you, just about all of the time, that person comes across as respectful.