Why I Disabled Comments: Avoiding Online Negativity
By
ColinWright
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Summary
The author explains their decision to disable comments on their platform, citing the negativity of online technical discussions as the primary reason. They mention outsourcing comments to platforms like Reddit and Hacker News as a Web 2.0 solution but emphasize the personal toll of engaging in such discussions. The article reflects on the broader issue of negativity in online communities, even beyond technical topics.
Key quotes
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The Web 2.0 answer is that I'm outsourcing comments to reddit and Hacker News.
Back when I was on Usenet, I took refuge from geeky bickering in a group about cooking...only to find people arguing.
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